Which statement about brain development is true?
A. As synapses form, many surrounding neurons die.
B. The neural tube produces neurons throughout childhood.
C. The prefrontal cortex is among the first regions to attain adult levels of synaptic connections.
D. Formation of synapses is rapid during the first two years, except in the language areas of the cerebral cortex.
Answer: A
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