The concept of "plasticity" is demonstrated by the fact that:
A) healthy areas of the cortex can compensate for damaged areas of cortex.
B) people who do not wear plastic helmets will risk damaging the cortex when riding bicycles or motorcycles.
C) plastic grafts have been proven successful in regenerating damaged brain tissue.
D) although miniscule,the gray matter of the cortex is composed of plastic matter.

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Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt due to experiences or injury. In the case of damaged areas of cortex, healthy areas can compensate for the lost function, demonstrating plasticity. The other options are not accurate descriptions of plasticity.

The Concept of "Plasticity" Is Demonstrated by the Fact That