Multiple Choice
Regarding brain function,the term plasticity refers to the phenomenon of when the cortex is damaged
A) it bounces around inside the skull like a plastic,bouncing ball.
B) it shrinks to a smaller size and becomes hard like plastic.
C) doctors can stretch other areas of the brain to cover the damaged area.
D) other areas of the brain can take over the functions of the damaged area.
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