Which of the following is CORRECT regarding brain development?
A)The weight of an infant's brain is half that of an adult's and it reaches full adult weight by age 16.
B)The number of neurons in the infant brain at birth is about one-eighth the number in the adult brain.
C)Neurons grow in size and dendrite connections increase during the prenatal period.
D)Myelination peaks at age 12.

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Neurons indeed grow in size and dendrite connections increase during the prenatal period, which is crucial for the development of the brain's neural network. This process allows for the establishment of complex brain functions and connectivity.

Which of the Following Is CORRECT Regarding Brain Development