Brain imaging studies using fMRI have shown that immediately before and after puberty, there are significant changes in which of the following:
A)the brain's weight
B)the brain's shape
C)neural pruning
D)length of dendrites

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Brain imaging studies have shown that there is significant neural pruning that occurs immediately before and after puberty. This means that unused or unnecessary neural connections are eliminated, allowing for more efficient and specialized brain function. There are not significant changes in the brain's weight or shape, nor is there evidence to suggest there are changes in the length of dendrites during this time period.

Brain Imaging Studies Using FMRI Have Shown That Immediately Before