AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Neural Pathways ____
A
the link between neurons, controls different body functions and thinking process
B
speech, memory, problem solving
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a neural pathway? In brief, a neural pathway is a series of connected neurons that send signals from one part of the brain to another. Neurons come in three main types: motor neurons that control muscles; sensory neurons that are stimulated by our senses; and inter-neurons that connect neurons together.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neural pathways that connect the brain and the spinal cord are called the ascending and descending tracts. They are responsible for carrying sensory and motor messages to and from the periphery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synaptic transmission. The synapse is the name given the junction between neurons where information is exchanged.

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