The process through which unused and misconnected dendrites atrophy and die is called

pruning.
degeneration.
transitional exuberance.
myelinization.


pruning

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology