The process of pruning involves
A) retention of synapses that are useful and elimination of those that are not used.
B) rapid formation of synapses between neurons in the brain.
C) a steady decrease of white matter.
D) a steady increase of gray matter.
E) elimination of gray matter in order to retain and increase white matter.
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