Early brain devlopment
Cards (26)
- What part of the brain is highly developed at birth?
- What does the brain stem connect the brain to?
- What type of nerves does the brain stem carry to the brain from the body?
- What functions does the brain stem control?
- Which of the following brain structures matures late in development?
- Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the spinal cord?
- What is the main role of the cerebellum?
- The main role of the cerebellum is also known as what?
- Where is the thalamus located in the brain?
- What role does the thalamus play in information processing?
- What part of the brain is thin and covers the brain?
- What is a key characteristic of the cortex's structure?
- Into how many hemispheres is the cortex divided?
- Which region of the cortex is associated with thinking?
- What cortices are responsible for sight and hearing?
- Which part of the cortex controls movement?
- How does the cortex change from birth through life?
- What is the influence of things you have inherited known as?
- What term describes the influence of your environment on your development?
- How does nicotine affect fetal brain development?
- What condition in pregnant mothers can lead to brain damage in babies?
- What is one potential outcome of a mother contracting German measles during pregnancy?
- According to DeCasper and Spence, what can babies recognize?
- What influences brain development even in the womb?
- What is the primary factor in brain formation and development?
- What is the ability to realize quantity remains the same despite appearance changes?