Diaschisis refers to the ____.
A) increase in activity of neurons surrounding a damaged area
B) decreased activity of surviving neurons after other neurons are damaged
C) increased activity in the cerebral cortex after damage to any part of the brain
D) increased activity in the hypothalamus after damage to any part of the brain

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Diaschisis refers to a decrease in activity of surviving neurons after other neurons are damaged. It is a phenomenon where there is a temporary or permanent loss of function in brain regions that are remote to the site of injury. This is thought to occur because of the loss of input from the damaged areas, which leads to a decrease in the activity of the surviving neurons.

Diaschisis Refers to the ____