A study reveals that Mark's brain at age 70 is experiencing both changes in neurons and also some pruning of neurons. These are both examples of the brain's
a) plasticity.
b) neurogenesis.
Consider This: The brain is not a rigid organ.
LO 2.2: Assess physical changes during adult development including outward appearance, faculties. bodily systems and individual differences
c) stem cells.
Consider This: The brain is not a rigid organ.
LO 2.2: Assess physical changes during adult development including outward appearance, faculties. bodily systems and individual differences
d) myelin.
Consider This: The brain is not a rigid organ.
LO 2.2: Assess physical changes during adult development including outward appearance, faculties. bodily systems and individual differences
ANS: a
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