What Does Synaptic Pruning Refer To

question 43

Multiple Choice

What does synaptic pruning refer to?

• A)the deterioration of myelin in the cerebral cortex
• B)the generation of new neurons as a child develops over time
• C)the "clipping" of axons that don't receive strong enough signals from other axons
• D)the elimination of neurons as a result of nonuse or lack of stimulation

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