The process of synaptic pruning ________.
A. refers to a disorder affecting the ability to interpret new information
B. increases the number of synapses that do not receive stimulation
C. determines which neurons are related to basic survival needs
D. returns neurons not needed at the moment to an uncommitted state
Answer: D
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