Synaptic Pruning Refers to the

question 170

Multiple Choice

Synaptic pruning refers to the

• A)production of synapses.
• B)positioning of synapses.
• C)disappearance of synapses.
• D)wrapping of neurons in a fatty sheath that allows them to transmit information more rapidly.

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