Brain Development in a Fetus Whose Mother Contracted German Measles

question 96

Multiple Choice

Brain development in a fetus whose mother contracted German measles early in the pregnancy is impaired because the rubella virus

• A) alters chromosome number.
• B) induces an error of metabolism within brain cells.
• C) produces toxins that interfere with the chemical signals that control brain development.
• D) deletes key enzymes within the brain.
• E) alters neurotransmitter release in the neural tube.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a natural, reflexive response without prior learning or conditioning.

Differentiation

The process of distinguishing or creating differences between objects, ideas, or aspects of experience, often to understand or categorize them more effectively.

Primary Circular Reactions

The repetitive actions that infants engage in to explore their bodies and the immediate environment, a concept introduced by Piaget within his stages of cognitive development.

Primary Indicates

Likely meant to be "Primary Indicators," which are main or core measures used to assess a condition or phenomenon.