In the context of brain development, which of the following is most likely to happen to the brain of a child between ages 6 and 13?
A. Cortical thickening occurs in the rear portion of the frontal and parietal cortex in the brain's left hemisphere.
B. The connections between neurons lose their thickness.
C. Striking growth occurs in connections between the temporal and parietal lobes.
D. The volume of gray matter in the cerebellum peaks.
Answer: C
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