Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Prenatal Development of the Nervous

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding prenatal development of the nervous system?

• A) Between 20 and 80% of the neurons die as the brain develops.
• B) The number of neurons increases by 20 to 80% as the brain develops.
• C) Between 5 and 10% of the neurons die as the brain develops.
• D) The number of neurons increases by 5 to 10% as the brain develops.

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