Jack suffered a brain injury as a result of hitting his head while waterskiing. One of the problems that developed was that Jack, until he had extensive speech therapy, could not pronounce certain words correctly for a long period of time. Now Jack can speak as he did before his accident. This is an example of the brain's ________, which allowed the structure and function of Jack's brain cells to change to adjust to the trauma.

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Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its neural connections, structure, and function in response to environmental input, new experiences, and injury. In Jack's case, his brain was able to reorganize and adapt through intense speech therapy, allowing him to regain his ability to speak properly.

Jack Suffered a Brain Injury as a Result of Hitting