In preschoolers, plasticity enables other areas of the brain to ______.
A) respond to brain trauma in the same way as the area that was damaged
B) speed the recovery of the damaged area of the brain
C) recover more rapidly from injuries
D) compensate for injuries to particular areas of the brain

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Plasticity in the brain, especially in young children, allows different parts of the brain to adapt and compensate for injuries in specific areas. This means that if one part of the brain is damaged, other parts can adjust their functions to take over or support the tasks that the injured part can no longer perform efficiently.

In Preschoolers, Plasticity Enables Other Areas of the Brain to ______