Which Statement Provides Evidence of Gender Differences in Brain Development

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides evidence of gender differences in brain development?

• A) Gray matter in the parietal lobe and basal ganglia peak earlier in females than males.
• B) White matter develops linearly in females but not in males.
• C) Gray matter develops earlier in males than females in the prefrontal cortex.
• D) Both white and gray matter are denser in males than females.
• E) Both white and gray matter are denser in females than males.

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