During embryo development, neurons that make "bad" connections
A) are inhibited by chemicals released from astrocytes.
B) are turned off by inhibitory synapses in reverberating circuits.
C) develop collaterals that seek out appropriate target cells.
D) die by apoptosis.

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During embryo development, neurons that make "bad" connections are eliminated by apoptosis, a programmed cell death process. This ensures that only the neurons with appropriate connections survive and contribute to the functional nervous system.

During Embryo Development, Neurons That Make "Bad" Connections