Five-year-old Tyree is able to pay attention to his coach's detailed instructions and concentrate on maintaining proper kicking
form much longer now than he did last soccer season. Tyree's improved attention and concentration are likely due to increased myelination in the __________.
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Five-year-old Tyree is able to pay attention to his coach's detailed instructions and concentrate on maintaining proper kicking form much longer now than he did last soccer season. Tyree's improved attention and concentration are likely due to increased myelination in the __________.
a) temporal lobe
b) reticular formation
c) hippocampus
d) occipital lobe
Answer:
The correct answer is letter b) reticular formation
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Explanation:
Myelin is a cholesterol sheath. It functions as a form of insulation, covering neuronal axons. Myelination is the process through which the nervous system goes to develop this insulation around the nerve fibers. The reticular formation is a brain tissue. It helps us maintain our attention. Myelination of the reticular formation will help the person use it more efficiently. That means attention and concentration will improve after myelination takes place. That would explain Tyree's improved attention.
