The Fetal Brain Is Constantly Changing, Forming as Many as 2

question 116

Multiple Choice

The fetal brain is constantly changing, forming as many as 2 million synaptic connections per second. Connections that are used are strengthened, while connections that remain unused are eventually:

• A)regenerated.
• B)hard-wired.
• C)quickened.
• D)pruned.

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