If the growth cone of a motor neuron (neuron 1) makes a very weak synapse with a muscle fibre, near to a stronger synapse by neuron 2, what is the most likely outcome for neuron 1?

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The synapse will remain as a weak synapse permanently

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The synapse will be lost and the neuron may undergo apoptosis

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The neuron will continue to signal until the synapse is strengthened

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The neuron will send out a new growth cone to a stronger target

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