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Chelseaamend

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on: Aug 11, 2018
Describe the pattern of human brain growth. What is the importance of delayed brain growth in humans?
 
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Question 2

What threats do megacorporations pose to national governments?
 
  a. Megacorporations have their own governments and do not work in national countries.
  b. It is challenging for governments to find the sufficient workers for the corporations.
 c. Global corporations prefer to make all foreign policy decisions without laws.
 d. It is difficult for governments to get information from them for informed policy decisions.


Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

At birth the brain is 25 percent of its adult size and 50 percent by 6 months. Delayed brain growth
is possibly caused by high metabolic needs and the inability of the mother's body to keep up with
the demands of a larger brain. In addition, the birth canal is restricted in size.

Answer to Question 2

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