Fourteen-year-old Michael Rehbein had the left hemisphere of his brain removed to end uncontrollable seizures. His right hemisphere gradually began to reorganize and take over functions that normally occurred in the brain's left hemisphere. This case study is cited in the chapter in order to demonstrate that
A) the brain is both flexible and resilient.
B) myelination varies in different areas of the brain.
C) the effects of deprived environments on the brain are irreversible.
D) the brain can adapt and function only when whole.

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The case study of Michael Rehbein shows that the brain is both flexible and resilient, as his right hemisphere was able to reorganize and take over functions normally performed by the left hemisphere after its removal. This demonstrates the brain's ability to adapt and compensate for damaged or missing parts.

Fourteen-Year-Old Michael Rehbein Had the Left Hemisphere of His Brain