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Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity: Chapter 10

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What is the primary mechanism of strengthening of existing connections in the brain?

Adult neurogenesis

Reorganization of cortical surface

Release from inhibition (correct)

Neural growth

What is the limitation of the rapid reorganization of the brain?

It only occurs in young patients

It only involves changes of up to 2 mm of cortical surface (correct)

It is too slow

It cannot occur without neural growth

What is the role of cognitive reserve in brain function recovery after damage?

It results in true recovery of brain function

It plays a role in improvements observed after brain damage (correct)

It is equivalent to neural degeneration

It only occurs in elderly patients

What is the outcome of neurotransplantation in animal models of Parkinson's disease?

It has promising results (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implanting Schwann cells in neurotransplantation?

To stimulate and guide neural regeneration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of promoting recovery from CNS damage through rehabilitative training?

By promoting competition among neurons for synaptic sites and neurotrophins (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cognitive and physical exercise in neurological disorders?

It reduces the severity of symptoms and improves recovery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying mechanism of phantom limb pain?

The cortical area that previously managed the now amputated limb receives no input (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Constraint-Induced Therapy in treating strokes?

To promote use of the affected arm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of enriched environments in neurological disorders?

It reduces the severity of symptoms and improves recovery (C) Signup and view all the answers