Synapse Elimination Means That the Presynaptic Axon Will First

question 5

Multiple Choice

Synapse elimination means that the presynaptic axon will first

• A) atrophy.
• B) withdraw.
• C) be phagocytized by nearby astrocytes.
• D) be crowded out by existing surviving presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons, forming new synapses.
• E) lyse.

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