Synaptic Pruning Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Synaptic pruning is:

• A) the brain's way of doing away with synaptic connections that are not being used
• B) a process induced by teratogens that negatively impacts development
• C) a process that occurs in all brain areas at the same time
• D) a process that is detrimental to normal brain development

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