Dr Brainy, a Neuroscientist, Is Giving a Lecture on Teenage

question 49

Multiple Choice

Dr. Brainy, a neuroscientist, is giving a lecture on teenage brain development. Which of the following is NOT a statement she can make?

• A) "We have pinpointed the exact brain regions that make teens behaviorally different from adults."
• B) "The myelin sheath grows steadily into a person's twenties."
• C) "Due to pruning, the cortex gets thinner during the adolescent years."
• D) "Girls are slightly advanced in brain maturation compared to boys."

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