It Is Estimated That Synaptic Pruning Eliminates Approximately _____ Percent

question 99

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that synaptic pruning eliminates approximately _____ percent of synapses in the human cortex.

• A)10
• B)40
• C)50
• D)65

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Brain Seizure

A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that can affect how a person appears or acts for a short time and often results in convulsions, muscle spasms, or loss of consciousness.

Convulsion

A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles, often a symptom of epilepsy.

Voltage

An electrical measurement that represents the potential difference or electromotive force between two points, essential for the flow of current.