What Type of Environment Early in Life Will Lead to Decreased

question 26

Multiple Choice

What type of environment early in life will lead to decreased neuron density in the adult rodent brain?

• A) an environment filled with toys and social interactions
• B) an environment filled with social interactions but no toys
• C) an environment with few toys and no social interactions
• D) the early environment has no effect on neuron density later in life

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