Question
As the human brain ages, it is less adaptable to radical surgery. This is generally believed to be true because, in older people,
The brain is more flexible
The human being’s body is less adaptable to surgery in general
The neural pathways are set in their ways
The condition that required surgery lasted much longer than in children
The brain is more flexible
The human being’s body is less adaptable to surgery in general
The neural pathways are set in their ways
The condition that required surgery lasted much longer than in children
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement "The neural pathways are set in their ways" is the most accurate explanation for why the human brain is less adaptable to radical surgery as people age.
As individuals get older, their neural pathways become more established and less flexible, which can affect the brain's ability to reorganize and recover from significant changes or damage caused by surgery. In contrast, younger brains tend to be more plastic and adaptable, making it easier for them to adjust to radical changes.
As individuals get older, their neural pathways become more established and less flexible, which can affect the brain's ability to reorganize and recover from significant changes or damage caused by surgery. In contrast, younger brains tend to be more plastic and adaptable, making it easier for them to adjust to radical changes.