Which of the following statements is the most accurate regarding the number of brain cells a person has?
a. You are born with almost all of the brain cells you are ever going to have.
b. The brain is only 10% developed at birth, which is why a baby's head grows so much faster than the rest of his body.
c. The brain is only 50% developed at birth, which is why there is extra space in the child's skull to allow room for growth.
d. A newborn actually has no fully developed nerve cells in its brain, and that development starts at the moment the child is born.
Answer: A
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