Synaptic pruning
A)is a normal part of brain development.
B)is associated with mental retardation, and results in too few connections.
C)results from insufficient amounts of neurotrophins.
D)results from excess amounts of neurotrophins.

Question

Synaptic pruning​ 
A)is a normal part of brain development. 
B)is associated with mental retardation, and results in too few connections. 
C)results from insufficient amounts of neurotrophins. 
D)results from excess amounts of neurotrophins.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Synaptic pruning is a normal part of brain development, where weaker synapses are eliminated and stronger ones are strengthened, allowing for more efficient neural communication.

Synaptic Pruning​

Synaptic Pruning