The _____ of the Brain Allows It to Incorporate Unusual

question 50

Multiple Choice

The _____ of the brain allows it to incorporate unusual, new inputs.

• A)complexity"
• B)structure"
• C)plasticity"
• D)size"

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Definitions:

Phenol

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, used in the manufacture of plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Tetrahedral Geometry

Tetrahedral geometry describes a molecular shape where a central atom is bonded to four other atoms, all at the corners of a tetrahedron, with bond angles of approximately 109.5°.

Nicotine

An addictive chemical found in tobacco that stimulates the brain's reward system.

Nontetrahedral Carbon Atoms

Carbon atoms that do not form a tetrahedral shape due to their hybridization or bonding with other atoms, resulting in different molecular geometry.