The Idea That the Brain Is Extremely Malleable and Is

question 192

Multiple Choice

The idea that the brain is extremely malleable and is continuously changing as a result of injury,experiences,or substances is known as:

• A) the action potential
• B) the all-or-none principle
• C) plasticity
• D) synesthesia

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate

An alkaline, bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) that acts as a buffer to maintain the pH balance in bodily fluids, particularly blood.

Intravascular Space

The inside area of blood vessels through which blood circulates within the body.

Coma

A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to pain or light, and lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body by influencing the absorption of water and the production of urine.