The prefrontal cortex __________.
A) is the cortical region that develops first
B) is responsible for controlling body movement
C) functions at an adult level of synaptic connections from birth
D) undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years

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The prefrontal cortex undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years, which is essential for the development of working memory, planning, and decision-making abilities. It does not develop first (A), is not responsible for controlling body movement (B), and its synaptic connections do not function at an adult level from birth (C).

The Prefrontal Cortex __________