Expecting mom Giselle reads about her pregnancy on the website Mommy-and-Me. She learns that her unborn baby developed noticeable ridges and grooves (termed gyri and sulci) within the cerebral cortex. During which gestational period do these gyri and sulci first become most apparent?

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The gyri and sulci, which are the ridges and grooves on the cerebral cortex, respectively, first become most apparent during the 24 to 30 weeks of gestation period. This development is a critical part of brain maturation, allowing for the increased surface area necessary for complex brain functions.

Expecting Mom Giselle Reads About Her Pregnancy on the Website