Research on neural plasticity indicates that young children recover more effectively from brain damage than adults. This may be because
A)youngchildren have about 50 percent more synapses than adults do
B)young children have about 50 percent fewer synapses than adults do
C)young children have more neurotransmitters than adults do
D)young children have fewer neurotransmitters than adults do

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Young children have about 50 percent more synapses than adults do, which contributes to their greater neural plasticity and ability to recover from brain damage more effectively. This abundance of synapses allows for more flexible reorganization of neural connections in response to learning and recovery from injury.

Research on Neural Plasticity Indicates That Young Children Recover More