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Which term refers to the brain's ability to change structurally and functionally following trauma?
Which term refers to the brain's ability to change structurally and functionally following trauma?
What did researchers discover about brain cells during their study of stroke victims in the 1960s?
What did researchers discover about brain cells during their study of stroke victims in the 1960s?
What did Wall (1977) identify as 'dormant synapses' in the brain?
What did Wall (1977) identify as 'dormant synapses' in the brain?
Study Notes
Neuroplasticity and Synaptic Function
- Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change structurally and functionally following trauma.
- In the 1960s, researchers discovered that brain cells can reorganize themselves after a stroke, leading to new connections and pathways.
- Wall (1977) identified 'dormant synapses' in the brain, which are inactive but can be activated to compensate for damaged areas.
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Quiz: Understanding Brain Plasticity and Stroke Recovery Discover how the brain adapts and recovers after a stroke through the fascinating phenomenon of brain plasticity. Test your knowledge on the re-wiring of the brain, rehabilitation techniques, and the potential for functional recovery. Explore the remarkable resilience of the human brain in this insightful quiz.
