The purpose of synaptic remodelling during early brain development is thought to:
a. Cause the parent neuron to die, thus saving resources
b. Enable fully formed circuits to be present in the brain at birth
c. Ensure that the brain is not too big for the head to pass through the birth canal
d. Remove dysfunctional synapses
CORRECT = d
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