Which of the following statements about brain development during adolescence is FALSE:
A) A dramatic loss of brain cells is often a normal part of development.
B) Experiences the adolescent has are what determine which interconnections are strengthened and which are lost.
C) A greater number of inhibitory synapses are eliminated than excitatory synapses.
D) The hippocampus matures more quickly in girls than in boys.
Answer: C
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