Studies of the infant brain show signs of what scientists call synaptic pruning. What occurs during this process?
A) Unused synaptic connections and nerve cells are cleared out to make way for new cells.
B) The brain creates additional neural connections by removing parts of the surrounding bone.
C) New cells work to "rewrite" old cells and ultimately change their functioning.
D) New cells will not develop until the body makes sufficient physical space within the brain.

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During synaptic pruning, unused synaptic connections and nerve cells are cleared out to make way for new cells. This process is essential for the development and refinement of neural networks in the brain.

Studies of the Infant Brain Show Signs of What Scientists