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What is the main function of the responses found in the hindbrain?
What is the main function of the responses found in the hindbrain?
- Initiate voluntary movements
- Coordinate sensory perceptions
- Control involuntary responses (correct)
- Regulate conscious thoughts
At what stage of development are neural connections found in the foetus?
At what stage of development are neural connections found in the foetus?
- 10 weeks old
- 40 weeks old
- 30 weeks old
- 20 weeks old (correct)
How many neural connections are estimated to be formed every second from birth to 3 years old?
How many neural connections are estimated to be formed every second from birth to 3 years old?
- 700-1000 (correct)
- 100-300
- 1200-1500
- 500-700
What happens to the brain between birth and 3 years old in terms of size?
What happens to the brain between birth and 3 years old in terms of size?
What is the purpose of neural connections in the brain?
What is the purpose of neural connections in the brain?
What is the primary role of the medulla in the hindbrain?
What is the primary role of the medulla in the hindbrain?
During which stage of development does the brain double in size according to the text?
During which stage of development does the brain double in size according to the text?
What happens to the number of neural connections formed per second as a child grows older?
What happens to the number of neural connections formed per second as a child grows older?
At what stage of human development is the brain approximately 80% grown according to the text?
At what stage of human development is the brain approximately 80% grown according to the text?
What is a key function of neural connections in the brain based on the information provided?
What is a key function of neural connections in the brain based on the information provided?
