It is now generally accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in two regions of the human brain, the _____, which is involved in memory and learning, and the _____, which is responsible for odor perception.
A) hypothalamus; amygdala
B) hippocampus; olfactory bulb
C) thalamus; pituitary gland
D) pons; cerebellum

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The hippocampus is the region of the brain involved in memory and learning, and the olfactory bulb is responsible for odor perception. It is now accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in these two regions. The other options (A, C, and D) are not involved in this process.

It Is Now Generally Accepted That Newborn Neurons Develop into Mature