Brain Development
Thick whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrae. Goes from the brain down to the spine.
Spinal Cord
By age ___ the brain has reached 80% of its adult size
After ____ Weeks in the womb the baby can suck its thumb
9-10
Threadlike Structures found within a nucleus of a cell that carries inherited traits
Chromosomes
Mucus clogs many organs including lungs, liver, and pancreas. Nutritional problems, serious respiratory infections and congestion
Cystic Fibrosis
Involved in higher order cognitive functions, including speech, formation, and gaze
Prefrontal cortex
In stage _________ the brain undergoes pruning
6-8 (Bing Bong)
How many hours of sleep does a kindergartner typically need?
10
Basic Unit of Heredity
Genes
Trisomy 18 is called
Edwards Syndrome
Outer layer of nerve tissue of the cerebrum. Key role in perception, awareness, thought
Cerebral Cortex
Heartbeat is detected at _____ days
22
Give me an example of emotional maturity
Confidence, judgement, self management (doing homework without parents reminder)
Trisomy 21 is called:
Down Syndrome
Trisomy 13 is called
Patau Syndrome
Skills of the mind
Cognitive Skills
By age _____ kids should be able to identify strengths and weaknesses
12
About what age does the brain fully develop?
25
failure for blood to clot. Minor cuts are a big deal. Easy bruising
Hemophilia
Destruction of the nervous system; blindness, paralysis, and even death during early childhood.
Tay Sachs Disease