10 Questions
What is the main function of the responses found in the hindbrain?
Control involuntary responses
At what stage of development are neural connections found in the foetus?
20 weeks old
How many neural connections are estimated to be formed every second from birth to 3 years old?
700-1000
What happens to the brain between birth and 3 years old in terms of size?
Doubles in size
What is the purpose of neural connections in the brain?
Facilitate fast communication
What is the primary role of the medulla in the hindbrain?
Managing automatic responses
During which stage of development does the brain double in size according to the text?
Around 1 year old
What happens to the number of neural connections formed per second as a child grows older?
Increases steadily
At what stage of human development is the brain approximately 80% grown according to the text?
At 3 years old
What is a key function of neural connections in the brain based on the information provided?
Aiding in automatic responses
Explore the hindbrain and its role in controlling involuntary responses, as well as the significance of neural connections in a baby's development. Learn about the formation and importance of neural connections from birth to 3 years old.
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