"Pruning" refers to:
A) the death of neurons that results when synaptic connections are lost.
B) a loss of dendrites and synaptic connections that occurs as we age.
C) a loss of dendrites and synaptic connections that occurs in certain degenerative diseases.
D) a loss of unused synaptic connections that results in a more efficient neural network.

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Pruning refers to the process of eliminating unused synaptic connections in the brain, resulting in a more efficient neural network. This process occurs naturally during development and is thought to be important for learning and memory.

"Pruning" Refers To