A Baby's Brain Is Especially Plastic Because of Excessive

question 176

Multiple Choice

A baby's brain is especially plastic because of excessive:

• A) myelination.
• B) frontal lobe quality.
• C) synaptogenesis.
• D) formation of new neurons.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Fluid Osmolality

A measurement of the solute concentration in the extracellular fluid, crucial for maintaining the balance of water and solutes within the body.

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the kidneys or other parts of the body.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the heart's atria that regulates fluid and electrolyte homoeostasis, and reduces blood pressure.

Atrial Blood Pressure

The pressure within the atria of the heart, vital for the regulation of cardiac function.