Longitudinal Research by Shaw Suggests That Changes in the Thickness

question 156

Short Answer

Longitudinal research by Shaw suggests that changes in the thickness of the ___ have implications for the development of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Epithelium

One of the four primary tissue types. Nipple refers to the tiny capillary-containing connective tissue in the lips, which is where the term was first used. The use of the term was later expanded to include all covering and lining surfaces of the body.

Neurohypophysis

Also known as the posterior pituitary, it is a part of the brain that releases hormones directly into the blood under the command of the hypothalamus.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones, including growth hormone and ACTH, which regulate various physiological processes.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure; it can refer to part of the fallopian tube close to the ovary, or to a structure in the brain that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.