The Frontal Area of the Cortex Approaches Maturity

question 127

Multiple Choice

The frontal area of the cortex approaches maturity

• A)at birth.
• B)when the grey matter has fully replaced the white matter.
• C)in early adulthood.
• D)when synapse generation outpaces synapse elimination.

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