Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Myelination of the Visual

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes myelination of the visual cortex?

• A) Myelination is NOT needed for the visual cortex to develop.
• B) Myelination of the visual cortex is completed before birth.
• C) Myelination of the visual cortex is NOT completed until adolescence.
• D) Myelination of the visual cortex begins after birth and ends within 5 to 6 months after birth.

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