The brain grows quickly in size as the child develops, but at the same time, seldom-used neurons are lost in order to facilitate functioning of other neurons. This process is called
A)axon myelination
B) apoptosis
C) dendritic spining
D) synaptic pruning

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Synaptic pruning is the process where the brain eliminates extra synapses, which are the connections between neurons, to enhance the efficiency of neuronal transmissions. This process helps in the development of the brain by removing seldom-used connections, making the brain more efficient.

The Brain Grows Quickly in Size as the Child Develops