Kid's brain cells reproduce
Do children's brain cells divide? Mitch, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Yes, they do. But by the time a child is three the child has almost all of
the cerebral cortex neurons, and they will last a lifetime. The hippocampus
(learning and processing new memories), however, makes new neurons at a steady,
vigorous pace through childhood and an adult's life.
Further Reading
Cells: If I am 95 years old, do I have any cells in my body that were
present when I was 3 years old? What about at conception? WonderQuest
(Answered Jan. 18, 2008)
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