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In Humans, the Amputation of a Limb Results in the Loss

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In humans, the amputation of a limb results in the loss of neurons in the brain due to the absence of its target cells. However, not all of these neurons are lost-some of them become rerouted and can establish connections with other neurons. What is this process called?


A) sensitization
B) plasticity
C) long-term potentiation
D) myelination
E) lateralization

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