As the brain develops, myelination serves to:
A) coordinate activity between the neurons.
B) prune connections that are not receiving any stimulation.
C) create synapses.
D) transmit messages more efficiently.

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Myelination involves the wrapping of axons with a fatty substance called myelin, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses are passed along the axons, thereby making message transmission more efficient.

As the Brain Develops, Myelination Serves To