What Area of the Lifespan Did Scientists Study First

question 186

Multiple Choice

What area of the lifespan did scientists study first?

• A) child development
• B) adult development
• C) gerontology
• D) prenatal development

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Sensory Receptors

Cells or organs specialized to detect external stimuli from the environment and convert them into neural signals for processing by the nervous system.

Serotonin Agonist

A type of drug that mimics the effects of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, by stimulating its receptors in the brain, often used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory.