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Bob-Dole

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The strengthening of heavily used synapses and the elimination of unused synapses is called
 
  A) synaptogenesis.
  B) neurogenesis.
  C) synaptic pruning.
  D) competitive elimination.

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After-school programs that include both structured physical activities and free play time in order to reduce body mass index in children seem to be
 
  A) effective, eliminating the problem.
  B) somewhat effective, keeping the problem from getting any worse.
  C) somewhat ineffective, slowing down but not stopping growth of the problem.
  D) totally ineffective.


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shoemake

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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