What is the primary impact of synaptic pruning on the developing brain
A) Brain activity slows down, and growth remains stagnant.
B) Neuronal connections are reduced, resulting in an increase in brain efficiency.
C) Neuronal connections expand in number, resulting in slower cognitive processing.
D) Unused synapses remain in the brain for future development.
Answer: B) Neuronal connections are reduced, resulting in an increase in brain efficiency.
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