Synaptic Pruning Significantly Increases the Number of Neural Connections in the Brain

question 37

True/False

Synaptic pruning significantly increases the number of neural connections in the brain.

---

Definitions:

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek, important in the action of chewing, blowing, and sucking.

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supplies some glands.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

The ninth pair of cranial nerves which are involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex.