Which of the following is true regarding neurogenesis?
A)It continues up until young adulthood and then stops.
B)In primates,it has only been unambiguously documented in a few brain regions.
C)Most of the new neurons are relatively permanent.
D)Although new neurons are produced,they usually do not make connections with existing neurons.

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In primates, neurogenesis has been unambiguously documented in a few brain regions, namely the hippocampus and olfactory bulb.

Answer: A 
 Neurogenesis continues up until young adulthood and then gradually decreases. It does not completely stop, but the rate of new neuron production decreases significantly.

Answer: D 
 Although new neurons are produced, they do not always make connections with existing neurons. The survival of new neurons is influenced by a variety of factors, including environmental factors and the activity level of existing neurons.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Neurogenesis