With a Few Exceptions, All of the Neurons That Will

question 97

Multiple Choice

With a few exceptions, all of the neurons that will compose the adult human brain have developed and are in their appropriate location by the

• A) sixth day of prenatal development.
• B) sixth week of prenatal development.
• C) third month of prenatal development.
• D) seventh month of prenatal development.
• E) early teens.

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Definitions:

Directions of Motion

The path along which something moves, proceeds, or is directed.

Corpus Callosum

Band of white matter containing about 200 million nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres to provide a route for direct communication between them.

Prefrontal Association Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes involved in planning complex cognitive behaviors, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Posterior Parietal Cortex

An area of the brain located at the back of the parietal lobe, involved in integrating sensory information and in the coordination of movements.