People who are blind often show evidence of 'brain plasticity'. Which of the following would provide that evidence?

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Evidence of brain plasticity in blind individuals includes parts of the visual cortex responding to other sensory information, like touch. This suggests that the brain is adapting to the absence of visual input by repurposing those neural pathways for other sensory modalities. Option A is incorrect because the visual cortex does not become inactive in blindness, but rather it is repurposed for other functions. Option B is also incorrect because there is no evidence that portions of the brain associated with vision become physically softer. Option D is incorrect because residual visual signals are not present in blind individuals.

People Who Are Blind Often Show Evidence of 'Brain Plasticity