The Frontal Area of the Cortex Approaches Maturity

question 167

Multiple Choice

The frontal area of the cortex approaches maturity

• A) at birth.
• B) when the gray matter has fully replaced the white matter.
• C) in early adulthood.
• D) when synapse generation outpaces synapse elimination.

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