Asked by Tanya Lizaola on Jul 15, 2024

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Compared to infants' brains, adults' brains ______.

A) have fewer connections among neurons
B) comprise a significantly larger percentage of the body size.
C) completely comprise non-myelinated neurons.
D) have around 10 billion neurons.

Myelinated Neurons

Nerve cells that have been covered with a myelin sheath, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.

Connections

Relationships or associations between people, places, or things, often implying a network of interactions.

Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that convey information via electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.

  • Familiarize yourself with the process of neural development, highlighting myelination and the establishment of neuron connections.
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Darianna JamesJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Adults' brains have fewer connections among neurons compared to infants' brains because, over time, the brain prunes away neural connections that are not used frequently, a process that helps to make the functioning of the brain more efficient.