What role do neurotrophins appear to play in development of the nervous system?
A. They promote neuron pruning.
B. They assist neurons in migrating to their final destinations in the brain.
C. They extend the connecting range of existing neurons.
D. They promote the survival of neurons that have connections with nearby neurons.
Answer: D
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A. extroversion B. anxiety C. agreeableness D. openness
Danilo is from the Tarong community in the Philippines. His mother's parenting style is likely to be characterized as "sociable."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false