When Does the Brain's First Growth Spurt Occur

question 120

Multiple Choice

When does the brain's first growth spurt occur?

• A) during the fourth and fifth months of prenatal development
• B) during the second and third weeks of life
• C) at approximately the first month after birth
• D) toward the end of the first year

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