Researchers once believed that mammals were born with all of the neurons they would ever have. Recent research has proven this to be untrue. Approximately how many new neurons develop in the mammalian hippocampus daily?
a. 10
b. 100
c. 1,000
d. 10,000
c. 1,000
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A) 1/8. B) 1/4. C) 1/3. D) 2/3.
The ability of the brain in development and in adulthood to be changed by environmental inputs is called:
A) plasticity B) ontogeny C) dominance D) dementia
Which of the following is NOT related to solar energy?
A. Solar power tower B. Flate-plate solar collector C. Photovoltaic cell D. Thermal mass E. Hydrogen fuel cell
These phospholipids are found in cell membrane and also help in the emulsification of fats. They help to separate large portions of fat into smaller units. This allows the fat to mix with other materials.
A. triglycerides B. lecithins C. steroids D. linoleic acid