Which of the following statements about neurons is TRUE?

A) Prior to birth, new neurons form very slowly.
B) The cerebral cortex contains approximately 80 billion neurons.
C) Neurons seldom die before the person's birth.
D) Neurons are unable to migrate.


B

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