During development of the nervous system:
A)There is an overproduction of neurons,with many of these later dying
B)There is an underproduction of neurons,with extensive branching and neural growth a few weeks prior to birth
C)The growth of neurons is random and unpredictable
D)None of the above

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During development of the nervous system, there is an overproduction of neurons, with many of these dying later on. This process is known as neuronal apoptosis or programmed cell death, and it is a crucial part of nervous system development. It allows for the selection of the most efficient and functional neurons, while eliminating those that are not needed or are defective.

During Development of the Nervous System