In the first year, neurons that are stimulated by input from the surrounding environment ________.
A. gradually lose their synapses in a process called synaptic pruning
B. form increasingly elaborate systems of communication that support more complex abilities
C. return to an uncommitted state so they can support future development
D. help ensure that each new synapse serves a unique and vital function
Answer: B
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