What does synaptic pruning refer to?

A. the deterioration of myelin in the cerebral cortex
B. the generation of new neurons as a child develops over time
C. the "clipping" of axons that don't receive strong enough signals from other axons
D. the elimination of neurons as a result of nonuse or lack of stimulation


Answer: D

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