Question

The capacity of one brain area to take over the functions of another damaged brain area is known as brain: (2 points)

alien hand syndrome

phrenology

hemispherectomy

aphasia

plasticity

Answer 1

Answer: Plasticity

Explanation: Plasticity is defined as the brain's ability to adapt to changes that may result from damage or birth defects. The adaptation that usually occurs is when affected area of the brain is taken over by healthy functioning cortex.