I am a rat whose cortex is lighter and thinner than my littermates. What happened to me?

A) You were born prematurely.
B) You suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.
C) You were raised in an enriched environment.
D) You were raised in a deprived environment.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in many complex brain functions, including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.

Enriched Environment

An enriched environment is one that offers increased opportunities for physical, social, and cognitive stimulation, which can enhance learning and development.