Brain Development & Plasticity

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What are the stages involved in brain development and plasticity?

Neuron Generation, Cell Migration & Differentiation, Neural Maturation, Synapse Formation & Pruning, Glial Development, Neurodevelopment in Adolescent Brain, Experience & Neural Connectivity, Plasticity of representational zones

What is the function of neural stem cells in the neural tube?

Neural stem cells have the potential for self-renewal and give rise to progenitor (precursor) cells, which eventually produce specialized brain cells and spinal cord cells

How does neural death and neurogenesis impact memories?

Neural death results in the loss of memories, while neurogenesis leads to the formation of new memories

At what stage is the production of neuroblasts, which form the cerebral cortex, completed?

<p>The production of neuroblasts, which form the cerebral cortex, is completed around 4 ½ months of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which process can the brain cope with injury better, neuron generation or cell migration & differentiation?

<p>The brain can cope with injury better during the neuron generation process than during cell migration & differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers