Describe Two Ways a Parasite Can Decrease the Likelihood That

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Essay

Describe two ways a parasite can decrease the likelihood that it will run out of potential hosts.

Describe brain development in infants and the impact of external factors on this process.

Understand the role of the cerebrum and cerebral cortex in brain function and development.

Recognize the importance of genetic and environmental influences on physical and neural development.

Identify key changes in physical development during middle and late childhood.

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, speech, senses, thought, and memory.

Regulate Body Temperature

The physiological processes that maintain a stable internal body temperature despite external environmental changes.

Regulate Heart Rate

The adjustment of the frequency of heartbeats, controlled by the autonomic nervous system and various hormones.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between the two sides.