Changes in dendritic morphology:
A) occur spontaneously over days or weeks.
B) indirectly represent new connections between widely separated brain regions.
C) imply the addition or subtraction of synapses.
D) imply new circuitry.

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Changes in dendritic morphology, such as the growth or pruning of dendritic spines, indicate the creation or elimination of synapses, but do not necessarily imply the development of new, long-range circuitry. These changes can occur relatively quickly, over the course of hours or days, in response to experience or environmental stimuli.

Changes in Dendritic Morphology