The Process Through Which Unused and Misconnected Dendrites Atrophy and Die

question 33

Multiple Choice

The process through which unused and misconnected dendrites atrophy and die is called:

• A) pruning.
• B) degeneration.
• C) transitional exuberance.
• D) myelination.

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Definitions:

Somatosensory System

A part of the sensory system concerned with receiving and processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

Sensory Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, to initiate a physiological response.

Hapsis

The perception of touch and proprioception, involving the sensation of the body and its movements.