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The ________________lobe is part of the cerebral cortex.
temporal
occipital
frontal
all of the above
The cerebral cortex is composed of ________________ lobes.
Four
Five
Three
Two
What part of the brain is responsible for conscious thoughts, feelings, memories, and voluntary actions?
Cerebral cortex
Brain stem
Spinal cord
Cerebellum
At its peak, how many new synapses are created in the cerebral cortex every second?
Two million
One million
Ten thousand
One thousand
By what age does a toddler's cerebral cortex contain well over a hundred trillion synapses?
Four years
Three years
One year
Two years
What process follows synaptic exuberance and involves reducing the number of synapses?
Synaptic reduction
Synaptic pruning
Neuropruning
Synapse elimination
What significant event in postnatal brain development involves covering brain cells with a dense, impermeable substance?
Myelination
Synaptogenesis
Neurogenesis
Axon growth
Why do babies and young children process information more slowly than adults?
Lack of synapses
Lack of myelin
Underdeveloped brainstem
Smaller brain size
What is the only environmental factor known to significantly influence myelination?
Exposure to music
Social interaction
Severe malnutrition
Physical activity
Which imaging technology is used to observe changes in brain activity during development?
CT Scan
PET Imaging
EEG
MRI
Does nutrition affect the developing brain?
Yes
What are two factors that hinder brain development?
TEACHER WILL DECIDE
What are two factors that promote brain development?
TEACHER WILL DECIDE
The ________________ carries nerve signals throughout the body.
Spinal Cord
The thalamus plays a role in ________________.
Consciousness
Learning
Sleep
All of the above
What is the critical period for language acquisition in children?
0-5
6-10
