The Brain's Ability to Shift Functions from Damaged to Undamaged

question 124

Multiple Choice

The brain's ability to shift functions from damaged to undamaged areas is called:

• A)aphasia.
• B)neurogenesis.
• C)structural plasticity.
• D)functional plasticity.

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