stages of brain development

Question 1

pre-natal

Answer 1

(contraception to birth)
- develop neural tube, cerebral cortex, neurons and simple synapses.

Question 2

childhood

Answer 2

(birth to 12)
- develop more neural connections,
- more dense synapses in the prefrontal cortex
- understand cause & effect as connections strengthen.

Question 3

adolescence

Answer 3

(13 - 19)
- grey matter reaches maximum density
- maturation of limbic system,
pre-frontal cortex and frontal lobes.

Question 4

adulthood

Answer 4

(20+)
- fully matured pre-frontal cortex.
- Neurodegenerative diseases can be developed.