What Is the Influence of the Environment on Brain Development

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Multiple Choice

What is the influence of the environment on brain development?

• A)None; brain development is controlled by genes.
• B)None; the brain is fully developed at birth.
• C)Substantial; however, the influence is primarily through diet.
• D)Substantial; a broad range of environmental factors affects brain development

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