The creation of new synaptic connections between neurons is called ___________________, whereas the removal of weak connections is called _______________
A) myelination; conservation
B) conservation; myelination
C) synaptogenesis; synaptic pruning
D) synaptic pruning; synaptogenesis
Answer: C
Rationale: The formation of billions of new synapses, a process called synaptogenesis, occurs at blinding speed through infancy and childhood, and continues through the life span. Along with synaptogenesis, the process of synaptic pruning, the loss of weak nerve cell connections, accelerates during brain development through infancy and childhood.
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