The brain develops extremely quickly in the first few years, but not all of this growth is permanent. Rapid and temporary dendrite growth is called "_____."
A) dendritic proliferation
B) pruning
C) cortex multiplication
D) transient exuberance

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The term for rapid and temporary dendrite growth in the first few years of life is transient exuberance. This growth is not all permanent, as the brain undergoes pruning later to eliminate unnecessary connections.

The Brain Develops Extremely Quickly in the First Few Years