Structural plasticity:
A) refers to the brain's ability to shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain areas.
B) occurs when neurotransmitters in the synaptic gap are blocked from being reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron.
C) refers to a phenomenon in which brain structures change in response to learning, active practice, or environmental influences.
D) refers to the brain's ability to develop new neurons.

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Structural plasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change its physical structure in response to learning, active practice, or environmental influences. This can include changes in the number and strength of connections between neurons, as well as changes in the size and shape of brain structures.

Structural Plasticity