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Coursespaces Quiz #2 Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
Q

A primary function of the ____________________ is to provide the link for shared information between the two hemispheres of the brain

A

corpus callosum

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2
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general sequence of events associated with early brain neurogenesis starting with proliferation?

A

Proliferation – migration – integration & differentiation – pruning

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3
Q

The critical period for wiring gross motor skills is from the prenatal period to about age____.

A

5 years

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4
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The expression of an individual’s genetic inheritance?

A

the phenotype

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5
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This part of the brain is responsible for regulation of heart rate, blood pressure etc…

A

medulla oblongata

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6
Q

This part of the brain is linked to working memory?

A

premotor area

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7
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This part of the brain is responsible for functions such as hormonal function.

A

hypothalamus

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8
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T/F:Neurons have faster transmission rates before myelination

A

False

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9
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T/F: Pruning refers to the brain’s selective elimination of connections due to infrequent use and lack of stimulation

A

True

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10
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T/F: new neurons are generated throughout much of the life span

A

true

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11
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T/F: Although the start and end times for the myelination of different structures/neural pathways differs, the length of time to complete myelination of each structure/pathway is the same.

A

false

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12
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T/F:Myelination contributes to growth in brain size and weight

A

true

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13
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T/F: Neurons are more prone to fatigue before myelination

A

true

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14
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T/F: Prior to myelination, neurons are more limited in the rate of repetitive firing

A

true

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15
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T/F: Based on the number of or exposure to early experiences for a child, this can have a significant impact on how each child is wired.

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true

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16
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T/F: The work of Phillips-Silver and Trainor highlight the importance of exposing children to multiple forms of stimulation from an early age