In Adolescence, Developmental Maturation of Gray Matter Is Associated With

question 16

Multiple Choice

In adolescence, developmental maturation of gray matter is associated with:

• A) synaptic pruning.
• B) development of executive functions.
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Embryonic

Pertaining to an embryo, which is an early stage in the development of organisms, prior to birth or hatching.

Fetal

Fetal refers to a stage of development that takes place in the womb, from the end of the embryonic stage until birth.

Prenatal Cortical Development

The process of brain development during the prenatal period, including the formation of the cerebral cortex.

Inside-Out

An approach or process that starts from within a system and works its way outward, often used in problem-solving and development strategies.