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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Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. When a certain area of the cortex is damaged, other areas of the brain can compensate for the lost function by forming new connections and taking over the tasks of the damaged area. This is what is meant by brain plasticity.

Regarding Brain Function,the Term Plasticity Refers to the Phenomenon of When