The Brain's Special Physical Capacity for Change Is Referred to as Its

question 37

Multiple Choice

The brain's special physical capacity for change is referred to as its

• A) complexity.
• B) integrative nature.
• C) plasticity.
• D) structure.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the inner ear that plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.

Human Beings

Homo sapiens, the species of bipedal primates to which all modern human beings belong, characterized by a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language, and introspection.

Sensorineural Deafness

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that are crucial for hearing and maintaining balance.