Discuss the plasticity of the brain
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Many parts of the brain have specialized functions. This being the case, injuries to these specialized parts can result in loss of these functions. Fortunately, the brain also shows plasticity, which means the ability to compensate for injuries to particular areas. Neurological factors that enable plasticity include the growth of new dendrites and the redundancy of neural connections, so that if one site of functioning is damaged, another may be able to develop to form the functions. Plasticity is the greatest at about 1 to 2 years of age, and then gradually declines. Adults may lose functions when brain areas are damaged.
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