Question

After Clark's left hand was amputated, the somatosensory cortex area that had processed sensations of touch from that hand gradually began to process touch sensations from his lower left arm. This best illustrates the consequences of ________.A) neurogenesis. B) plasticity. C) lateralization. D) the split brain.

Answer 1

Answer: B) plasticity

Explanation:

Arm amputation is a powerful example of experiencing Plasticity as it combines sensory deprivation and adaptive motorbehaviour, which are the major drivers for reorganisation.

After the loss of his left hand, the somatosensory cortex area is deprived of sensations from his left hand, so it reorganises itself by adapting to the sensations from the lower left arm.