DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the slower the myelin forms the harder it is for the baby to learn a certain task
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transmit the messages to dendrites
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Myelin is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells. If myelin is damaged, these impulses slow down.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout early neurodevelopment, myelination helps provide the foundation for brain connectivity and supports the emergence of cognitive and behavioral functioning. Early life nutrition is an important and modifiable factor that can shape myelination and, consequently, cognitive outcomes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Myelin, long considered inert insulation on axons, is now seen as making a contribution to learning by controlling the speed at which signals travel along neural wiring.
Detailed explanation-4: -What role does myelin play in the timing of children’s learning? Makes it easier for axon to transmit signals it speeds their work.