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
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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:
A. "I've become so much more in touch with my neighbor neurons." B. "I will stop functioning if I hear that date again." C. "The historical date causes me to shed my myelin sheath." D. "I've become more likely to send inhibitory messages when I hear a similar piece of information."