During brain development, in addition to axons growing out to make new synaptic contacts, synaptic pruning can occur. 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.

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Synaptic pruning is a normal part of brain development, during which weaker or unused connections between neurons are eliminated to make the remaining connections more efficient.

During Brain Development, in Addition to Axons Growing Out to Make