Describe the process of pruning of synapses after birth
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Stimulation from the environment activates synapses. If synapses are not consistently activated, they are eliminated.
Psychology
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a) neurofibrillary tangles b) polypeptide Y fragments c) plaques d) pyramidal tracts
Psychology
On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ______
a. serotonin c. acetylcholine b. dopamine d. epinephrine
Psychology