The Generation of New Neurons That Begins to Take Place

question 2

Multiple Choice

The generation of new neurons that begins to take place in the fifth prenatal week and occurs throughout pregnancy is called

• A) neurogenesis.
• B) neuronal migration.
• C) neuronal connectivity.
• D) neural revitalization.

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