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A team of neuroscientists at the Max Planck Institute recently investigated the mechanism of 'synaptic pruning'—the process by which the brain eliminates excess neural connections during development. They found that this pruning is not random; instead, it ________ connections that are frequently used while removing those that are inactive, effectively 'sculpting' the brain to be more efficient based on an individual's experiences.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- Obstructs
- Duplicates
- Strengthens
- Sacrifices
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