Compared to the Number of Synapses Olga Will Have at Age

question 181

Multiple Choice

Compared to the number of synapses Olga will have at age 22, as a preschooler Olga has:

• A) more.
• B) less.
• C) the same number.
• D) an amount that depends on her intelligence quotient (IQ).

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Definitions:

Hemopneumothorax

A medical condition involving a collection of blood and air in the pleural cavity, the space between the lung and the chest wall, often resulting from chest trauma.

Congenital Respiratory Disorder

A respiratory disorder that is present at birth, affecting the structure or function of the respiratory system.

Pulmonary Hypoplasia

A developmental defect characterized by the incomplete development of the lungs, resulting in reduced lung size and capacity.

Tuberculous Pleurisy

A form of pleural inflammation where the pleura (the membrane surrounding the lungs) is infected by tuberculosis bacteria.