In Regard to the Pattern of Synaptogenesis in the Prefrontal

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Multiple Choice

In regard to the pattern of synaptogenesis in the prefrontal cortex and the visual cortex, synaptogenesis

• A) occurs at approximately the same rate in these two areas across the life span.
• B) occurs earlier in the prefrontal cortex than in the visual cortex.
• C) is complete earlier in the visual cortex than in the prefrontal cortex.
• D) occurs at a faster rate in the prefrontal cortex than in the visual cortex.

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