The Two Words That Best Describe How the Brain Changes

question 4

Multiple Choice

The two words that best describe how the brain changes during adolescence are:

• A) pruning and myelination
• B) birth and death
• C) expansion and growth
• D) little or none

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Definitions:

Mylohyoid

A muscle in the floor of the mouth that supports the tongue and elevates the hyoid bone.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located on the chest, including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, important for the movement of the shoulder.

Ventral Surface

The front or belly side of the body in animals, opposite of the dorsal surface.

Spinous Processes

Projections of the vertebrae that can be felt through the skin along the midline of the back, serving as attachment points for muscles and ligaments.