The prefrontal cortex
A) controls body movement.
B) is responsible for thought.
C) functions most effectively during the prenatal period.
D) reaches an adult level of synaptic connections during the preschool years.

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for thought processes such as decision-making, planning, and impulse control. It is not directly involved in controlling body movement. Additionally, it continues to develop and mature well into adulthood, so it does not reach an adult level of synaptic connections during the preschool years.

The Prefrontal Cortex