Synaptic Pruning

question 24

Multiple Choice

Synaptic pruning

• A) reases the complexity and speed of neural transmissions.
• B) creases the number of a neuron's axons and dendrites.
• C) hibits the formation of new synaptic connections.
• D) also called programmed cell death.

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