The Prefrontal Cortex

question 38

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal cortex

• A) controls body movement.
• B) is responsible for thought.
• C) functions most effectively during the prenatal period.
• D) reaches an adult level of synaptic connections during the preschool years.

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