The Process of Pruning Involves

question 4

Multiple Choice

The process of pruning involves

• A) retention of synapses that are useful and elimination of those that are not used.
• B) rapid formation of synapses between neurons in the brain.
• C) a steady decrease of white matter.
• D) a steady increase of gray matter.
• E) elimination of gray matter in order to retain and increase white matter.

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