Critical periods may end as a response to
A) the presence or absence of neurotrophins.
B) the presence of caspases.
C) anterograde degeneration.
D) an absence of cell adhesion molecules.

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Neurotrophins are growth factors that promote the survival and development of neurons. Without the presence of neurotrophins, neurons may die or fail to form the necessary connections during critical periods, leading to the end of the critical period.

Critical Periods May End as a Response to