The Peak of Synaptic Overproduction in the _____, Involved in Higher

question 119

Multiple Choice

The peak of synaptic overproduction in the _____, involved in higher level thinking and self-regulation, occurs at just over three years old.

• A) spinal cord
• B) prefrontal cortex
• C) visual cortex
• D) parietal lobe

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A prefix in medical terms variously meaning first or early, often used in conjunction with conditions or statuses related to pregnancy.

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