Almost all of the neurons that the brain will ever have are produced between 10 and 28 weeks after conception.

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This statement is true. The process of neurogenesis (formation of neurons) occurs primarily during the prenatal period and peaks around 20 weeks after conception. After this period, there is mostly pruning and refinement of existing connections rather than the creation of new neurons.

Almost All of the Neurons That the Brain Will Ever