Asked by Alicia Petroelje on Apr 24, 2024
The process of brain development that involves the atrophy and death of connections that are not being used is called "_____."
Atrophy
The wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue in the body due to disease, injury, or lack of use.
Brain Development
The process of growth and change in the brain's structure, function, and capacity throughout the lifespan.
- Understand the processes and importance of neural connectivity and pruning in development.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the processes and importance of neural connectivity and pruning in development.