Liam Suffered a Brain Injury as a Result of Hitting

question 248

Multiple Choice

Liam suffered a brain injury as a result of hitting his head while waterskiing. One of the problems that developed was that Liam could not pronounce certain words correctly for a long period of time until he had extensive speech therapy; he can now speak as he did before his accident. This is an example of the brain's __________, which allowed the structure and function of his brain cells to change to adjust to the trauma.

• A) adaptology
• B) stagnation
• C) neuroplasticity
• D) reflex arc

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Definitions:

Integrating

The act of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole, often referring to the inclusion of individuals or groups into a larger society or system.

Priestly

Pertaining to or characteristic of priests or the priesthood, often relating to religious duties or rites.

Identify

involves recognizing, categorizing, or associating an individual or object as belonging to a particular group or category based on specific characteristics.

Disabled

Refers to individuals who have a physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities, requiring adaptations for their functional needs.