The generation of new neurons that begins to take place in the fifth prenatal week and occurs throughout pregnancy is called
A) neurogenesis.
B) neuronal migration.
C) neuronal connectivity.
D) neural revitalization.

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The process described specifically refers to neurogenesis, the creation of new neurons. Neuronal migration involves the movement of neurons to their proper location, neuronal connectivity involves the development of connections between neurons, and neural revitalization is not a recognized term in developmental neuroscience.

The Generation of New Neurons That Begins to Take Place