Most neurons that die during synaptic pruning die as a result of:
A) apoptosis.
B) necrosis.
C) structural damage.
D) the death of sodium-potassium pumps.

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Apoptosis is a programmed cell death that occurs during normal development and is involved in the process of synaptic pruning. While necrosis is a type of cell death that results from injury or damage, it is not the primary mechanism of neuron death during synaptic pruning. Structural damage or the death of sodium-potassium pumps would also not be the primary cause of neuron death during this process.

Most Neurons That Die During Synaptic Pruning Die as a Result