Brendan is a one-year-old boy and recently suffered an injury to the part of the brain that controls language. On examining him, the neurologist says that other areas of the brain will assume functions of the damaged part and he will not lose the ability to speak or understand a language. The neurologist bases this diagnosis on Brendan's brain's ________.

A) plasticity
B) homogeneity
C) elasticity
D) heterogeneity

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, which can occur through the formation of new connections or the strengthening of existing ones.

Language Control

The ability to manage and switch between languages effectively, especially in individuals who are bilingual or multilingual, to ensure communication is appropriate in various contexts.

Neurologist

A medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.