Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The number of glial cells increases rapidly throughout the first 2 years of life.
• B) The number of neurons increases rapidly throughout the first 2 years of life.
• C) During the brain growth spurt in infancy, the complexity of neural branching increases.
• D) During the brain growth spurt in infancy, unused connections are often pruned away.

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Definitions:

Add-On Codes

Specialized codes in medical billing that indicate additional procedures or services that accompany a primary procedure.

Appendix

A small tube-like appendage attached to the large intestine that has no clear function but can become inflamed, leading to appendicitis.

Complexity Level

A measure of the intricacy, difficulty, or involvement necessary to understand, manage, or resolve a problem or system.

Medical Decision Making

The process by which healthcare providers consider various factors and information to determine the best course of action for a patient's care.