Development

Question 1

Describe the process in which the nervous system develops.

Answer 1

The nervous system develops through neurulation, in which the notochord stimulates overlying ectoderm to fold over, creating a neural tube topped with neural crest cells.

Question 2

Which nervous system does the neural tube become apart of.

Answer 2

CNS

Question 3

List and describe all 4 primitive reflexes

Answer 3

Rooting reflex: Baby turns head towards stimulus
Moro Reflex: Extends arms, response to falling sensation
Babinski Reflex: Big toe extended and other toes fan out in response to brushing on sole of foot
Grasping reflex: Grabs anything put in hands

Question 4

List the developmental milestones

Answer 4

1. ) Gross and fine motor abilities progress head to to and core to periphery
2. ) Social skills shift from parent-oriented to other-oriented
3. ) Language skills become increasingly complex