When Does Synaptic Pruning No Longer Take Place at a High

question 18

Multiple Choice

When does synaptic pruning no longer take place at a high rate?

• A)by the late twenties
• B)at the end of adolescence
• C)by early adolescence
• D)by the end of middle childhood

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Definitions:

Necrosis

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply, infections, toxins, or trauma, often resulting in tissue damage.

Stoma

An artificial opening in the abdominal wall; it may be permanent or temporary.

Nocturia

Increased frequency of urination at night that is not a result of increased fluid intake

Diuretic

A medication or substance that promotes the production of urine, used to manage fluid balance and treat conditions like hypertension.