During Embryo Development, Neurons That Make "Bad" Connections

question 12

Multiple Choice

During embryo development, neurons that make "bad" connections

• A) are inhibited by chemicals released from astrocytes.
• B) are turned off by inhibitory synapses in reverberating circuits.
• C) develop collaterals that seek out appropriate target cells.
• D) die by apoptosis.

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