Brain Development in the First Year of Life Emphasizes

question 16

Multiple Choice

Brain development in the first year of life emphasizes

• A)development of neurons and glial cells.
• B)formation of synapses.
• C)synapto-atrophy.
• D)a proximodistal pattern.

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Definitions:

Caldera

A large, cauldron-like depression that forms following the eruption and collapse of a magma chamber beneath a volcano.

Platinum

A dense, malleable, ductile, and highly unreactive precious metal used in jewelry, automotive catalytic converters, and various industrial applications.

Mafic to Ultramafic Intrusions

The intrusion of magma rocks ranging from mafic (rich in magnesium and iron) to ultramafic (extremely rich in magnesium and iron) compositions, important in the formation of various ore deposits.

Veins

Mineral deposits that fill cracks in rocks, often distinguished by their different materials from the surrounding rock.