Body Facts & Fiction Q13

By the time a human is six years old, their brain is about 90% the size it will be when they're an adult.

a) True
b) False

Answer: A) true

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Scientific studies of children have shown that, between birth and the age of six, the brain quadruples in size and reaches 90% of its adult size.

The research also shows that neural connections forming inside the brain during this period are highly influenced by the environment in which the child is raised – and positive experiences during early childhood are the strongest foundations for educational attainment and lifelong physical and mental health.

SOURCE:

https://www.thehumansafetynet.org/hungary/stories-and-news/90-Scientific-studies-show-child-s-brain-reaches-90-of-adult-size-between-0-6-years