As a result of brain maturation, a neuron in a network now receives fewer excitatory post-synaptic potentials. Which of the following processes has most likely occurred?

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Pruning is the process of eliminating unnecessary or weak neural connections in the brain. As the brain matures, the number of unnecessary connections is reduced, resulting in fewer excitatory post-synaptic potentials. Hence, the reduction in the number of excitatory post-synaptic potentials suggests that pruning has occurred. The other options, including agonism, degeneration, and antagonism, do not accurately describe the process of neural pruning in this context.

As a Result of Brain Maturation, a Neuron in a Network