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What is the primary reason why rapid reorganization of the brain does not involve changes of more than 2 mm of cortical surface?
Due to limits of neural growth
What is the main difference between recovery of function and compensatory changes after CNS damage?
Recovery of function is a return of lost functions, while compensatory changes are new cognitive and behavioral strategies
What is the role of cognitive reserve in improvements observed after brain damage?
It accomplishes tasks in alternative ways
What is the limitation of adult neurogenesis in the human brain?
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What was the initial goal of neurotransplantation as a treatment for CNS damage?
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What is the result of Constraint-Induced Therapy in treating strokes?
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What is the benefit of cognitively and physically active individuals in contracting neurological disorders?
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What is the mechanism underlying the benefits of enriched environments in neurological disorders?
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What is the reason behind phantom limb pain in some amputees?
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What is the result of rehabilitative training in treating spinal injury patients?
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