Which of the following is true of nerve cell development?

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A) The brain has excess neurons at birth. This is true, as the brain initially produces more neurons than it needs.
B) There are about 100 billion nerve cells in the adult brain. This is also true, as adult brains typically have around 100 billion neurons.
C) Some nerve cells are pruned away during the first few years of life. This is true, as the brain undergoes a process of synaptic pruning in which unused or unnecessary synapses are eliminated.
D) Our brain can generate new nerve cells. This is also true, as studies have shown that some areas of the brain can generate new neurons throughout life.

Which of the Following Is True of Nerve Cell Development