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To which of the following does diaschisis refer?
  1. Recovery of the brain activity after the resolution of temporary blocking factors
  2. The ability of the brain to change and repair on its own
  3. Underutilized areas of the brain can take over the function of damaged tissue
  4. Backup system of the nervous system becomes operational when the primary system
    breaks down
Explanation
Answer: A - Recovery of brain activity after the resolution of temporary blocking factors is known as diaschisis.

The ability of the brain to change and repair on its own is known as neural plasticity.

When underutilized areas of the brain take over the function of damaged tissue, itis called vicariance.

When the backup system of the nervous system becomes operational when the primary system breaks down, it is known as redundancy.

All these concepts are developed to understand brain function.
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