Which of the following statements is true of brain development in humans?
A. During childhood, synaptic connections in the brain increase dramatically.
B. At birth, there are only 10 to 20 billion neurons in the infant brain.
C. From 3 to 6 years of age, the most rapid growth takes place in the parietal lobe of the brain.
D. The dendrites of neurons branch out and the neurons become interconnected during adulthood.
Answer: A
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