A Cortical Cell Originally Responded to Stimulation of the Middle

question 105

Multiple Choice

 A cortical cell originally responded to stimulation of the middle finger. After amputation of that finger, it begins responding to the second and fourth fingers. Which action most likely accounts for this?

• A) Synaptic reorganization
• B) Growth of completely new axons
• C) Altered pattern of blood vessels in the brain
• D) A psychotic reaction

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