The "Bloom and Prune" Process During Brain Development Is Particularly

question 148

Multiple Choice

The "bloom and prune" process during brain development is particularly active in the:

• A)reticular activating system
• B)frontal executive regions
• C)limbic system
• D)brainstem

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