If half of a frog's tectum is lesioned when the optic nerve is cut, the projections from the remaining retinal neurons will innervate _______ to produce a(n) _______ projection on the tectum.

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The remaining retinal neurons will innervate the entire tectum, but because there are fewer neurons to cover the same area, the projection will be compressed, not expanded. This demonstrates the brain's plasticity and ability to reorganize connections in response to injury.

If Half of a Frog's Tectum Is Lesioned When the Optic