Language Areas in the Cerebral Cortex

question 108

Multiple Choice

Language areas in the cerebral cortex

• A) are found exclusively in the left hemisphere.
• B) are fully lateralized at birth.
• C) develop as children acquire language.
• D) are not fully functional until adulthood.

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Definitions:

Hayflick Limit

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Genetic Clock

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Genetic

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Secondary Aging

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