Synaptic Pruning Refers To

question 64

Multiple Choice

Synaptic pruning refers to:

• A)the process by which nonfunctional synapses die off.
• B)the synchronization of electrical activity in different areas of the brain.
• C)increased myelination of the frontal cortex.
• D)changes in neurotransmitters at the synapses.

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