The Adult Density of Synapses in the Prefrontal Cortex Is

question 147

Multiple Choice

The adult density of synapses in the prefrontal cortex is achieved at around __________ of age.

• A) early to middle childhood
• B) middle childhood to early adolescence
• C) early to middle adolescence
• D) middle to late adolescence

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