Which term is used to describe the elimination of neurons as a result of nonuse or lack of stimulation?

A. waste management
B. synaptic pruning.
C. myelination
D. hierarchical integration


Answer: B

Psychology

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Neuron A says to Neuron B, "Boy, I think I've had long-term potentiation happen to me for that historical date, 1776." Neuron B asks, "So. What does that mean?" Neuron A replies:

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