The ability of the nervous system to adapt anatomically and functionally to changes in its activity is called
A) sensitization.
B) habituation.
C) parallel processing.
D) plasticity.
E) consolidation.

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Plasticity refers to the nervous system's ability to change its structure and function in response to changes in its environment or activity. This includes the formation of new connections between neurons, the strengthening or weakening of existing connections, and even changes in the number of neurons.

The Ability of the Nervous System to Adapt Anatomically and Functionally