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What Is Synaptic Pruning, and Is It Normal

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What is synaptic pruning, and is it normal?


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Adolescent Mood

The range of emotions or mood swings experienced by adolescents, often influenced by hormonal changes, environment, and psychological stressors.

Adolescent Alertness

The heightened state of awareness often found in teenagers, which can vary throughout the day due to changes in their biological clocks.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes on a roughly 24-hour schedule.

Bright Light

Intense illumination, often used therapeutically to treat seasonal affective disorder or to adjust circadian rhythms.

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