When do dendrites and synaptic connections multiply, accounting for much of the brain's growth in weight and permitting the emergence of new perceptual and motor abilities?
A. The third trimester
B. The third trimester and the first two years of life after birth
C. The first three months of gestation
D. The second trimester
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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