The Brain's Volume Gradually Increases Over Childhood Through the Process

question 13

Multiple Choice

The brain's volume gradually increases over childhood through the process of

• A) germination.
• B) maturation.
• C) synaptogenesis.
• D) migration.
• E) regeneration.

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