Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Following birth,the number of synaptic connections between the neurons always increases.
• B) Following birth,the number of synaptic connections between the neurons always decreases.
• C) Following birth,some synaptic connections strengthen,while other unused ones are pruned.
• D) Following birth,about 90% of the synaptic connections survive,whereas about 10% disappear.

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