______________ Is the Process by Which Unused Synaptic Connections Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

______________ is the process by which unused synaptic connections are eliminated so that neural processing is streamlined.

• A) Neural reduction
• B) Pruning
• C) Redistribution
• D) Neural elimination

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Definitions:

Sandstones

Sedimentary rocks composed mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or rock fragments, often used in construction due to their durability and aesthetic appearance.

Fine-grained

Material having small, closely packed particles or crystals, often refers to sediments or rocks with such texture.

Clastic Rocks

Sedimentary rocks composed of fragments, or clasts, of pre-existing minerals and rocks that have been transported, deposited, and lithified.

Turbidity Current

A current in water or air that moves downward because it is more dense than the adjacent water or air, especially applied to a swift, bottom-flowing current of water and suspended sediment on the seafloor or the bottom of a lake.