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Brain Wave Changes In Adolescence Signal Reorganization Of The Brain »

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In childhood, the brain has many synapses. The more synapses there are, the more intense the brain activity. During adolescence, the brain reorganizes and eliminates many synaptic connections, a process known as synaptic pruning. This makes the brain's information processing more efficient and powerful while consuming less energy.

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