Which of the following is true about synapses?
A)Each axon makes a synaptic connection with only one other neuron.
B)A single neuron may receive input from hundreds of other neurons.
C)Once a synaptic connection is formed,it will not be lost unless the neuron itself dies.
D)The network of synaptic connections can change throughout childhood,but stops changing at adolescence.

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A single neuron can indeed receive input from hundreds or even thousands of other neurons.

Answer: C 
 Synaptic connections can be lost and new ones can form throughout an individual's life. However, once a synaptic connection is established, it tends to be relatively stable unless there is some kind of disease or injury that affects it.

Note: D is false - synaptic connections can continue to change throughout adulthood, not just childhood, through a process known as synaptic plasticity.

Which of the Following Is True About Synapses