The Elimination of Excess Neurons in Our Brains Is Called

question 386

Multiple Choice

The elimination of excess neurons in our brains is called

• A) synaptic pruning.
• B) demyelination.
• C) myelination.
• D) synaptic atrophy.

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Definitions:

Guttation

The exudation of drops of water from the pores of plants, occurring when soil moisture levels are high, and root pressure forces water up through the plant vascular system.

Root Pressure

A pressure within the roots of plants that pushes water upward through the plant, contributing to the movement of water and nutrients.

Vascular Cambium

A type of meristematic tissue in plants that produces vascular tissues, such as xylem and phloem, contributing to the secondary growth of stems and roots.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.