Research has shown that neurogenesis
A) occurs only in the adult brain.
B) occurs only in the prenatal brain.
C) occurs in the hippocampus of the adult brain.
D) occurs in the hippocampus and olfactory bulb of the adult brain.
E) never occurs.

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Research has shown that neurogenesis, the process of creating new neurons, occurs in the hippocampus and olfactory bulb of the adult brain. It was previously believed to only occur during prenatal development and early childhood, but studies have found evidence of ongoing neurogenesis in certain areas of the adult brain. The hippocampus is involved in learning and memory while the olfactory bulb is responsible for processing odors.

Research Has Shown That Neurogenesis