When Leslie was born, the doctor delivering her used forceps incorrectly. As a result, Leslie suffered a basal skull fracture and spent the first two weeks of her life in intensive care. Doctors told Leslie's parents that she would experience full recovery but that same fracture is often fatal in twenty year olds. The most likely reason for Leslie's recovery is that
A)Leslie's injury received immediate care
B)brains have greater plasticity as a child matures
C)the number of synapses increase along with development
D)young children have more brain synapses

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Young children have more brain synapses, which can lead to greater neural plasticity and the ability to recover from injuries more effectively than adults. This increased number of synapses allows the brain to reorganize and compensate for damaged areas.

When Leslie Was Born, the Doctor Delivering Her Used Forceps