Asked by
Rhiannon Fahey
on Dec 26, 2024
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If an infant is born with a smaller brain, fewer neurons, and less myelination than a typical child, what might have happened?
A) Excessive vitamin B intake by the mother
B) Inadequate prenatal nutrition for the fetus
C) Low levels of iron in the infant and mother
D) Insufficient levels of fat in the infant's diet
Prenatal Nutrition
The dietary intake and nutritional status of a mother during pregnancy, which is crucial for the health and development of the fetus.
Myelination
The process by which a myelin sheath is formed around nerves, thus enhancing the rate at which signals travel along the myelinated fibers.
- Explain the evolution and enlargement of the baby’s brain and how it affects bodily functions and mental skills.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the evolution and enlargement of the baby’s brain and how it affects bodily functions and mental skills.