A Weakening of Unused Connections Between Nerve Cells Is Referred

question 133

Multiple Choice

A weakening of unused connections between nerve cells is referred to as _____.

• A)myelination
• B)synaptogenesis
• C)synaptic pruning
• D)neurogenesis

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