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NClaborn

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on: Jun 20, 2018
In human development, there is a pruning period involving a massive loss of neurons. This
  loss occurs in:
 
  a. childhood.
  b. adolescence.
  c. middle age.
  d. old age.

Question 2

Which of the following brain structures is most clearly associated with higher-order thinking?
 
  a. The frontal lobe
  b. The cerebellum
  c. The neostriatum
  d. The brain stem


connor417

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


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