The Prefrontal Cortex __________

question 130

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal cortex __________.

• A) is the cortical region that develops first
• B) is responsible for controlling body movement
• C) functions at an adult level of synaptic connections from birth
• D) undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years

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