CNS Development Quiz

The stage of CNS development that occurs before birth.

CNS development that occurs after birth, through childhood to adulthood.

The ability of the brain to change throughout life.

The process through which gametes (egg and sperm) are formed.

The initial formation of the neural plate from ectoderm due to mesoderm signals.

The structure formed from the neural plate that develops into the CNS.

Disorders that impact the development of the nervous system, such as Autism and Williams Syndrome.

The process by which neurons move to their designated locations in the brain.

A group of cells in embryonic development that can differentiate into various structures, including neurons and glial cells.

The process by which stem cells become specialized cell types through specific signals and conditions.

Undifferentiated cells with the ability to divide indefinitely and generate different cell types.

Cells that can differentiate into any cell type and form a complete organism, found in early embryos.

Cells that can differentiate into many, but not all, cell types, typically from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst.

Specialized cells that can develop into multiple cell types within a specific lineage, like blood or nerve cells.

The most specialized stem cells that can only differentiate into one specific cell type.

Developmental phases that include the totipotent, pluripotent, and multipotent stages of stem cells before specialization.

The process by which neural cells multiply and develop, particularly in the neural tube.

The neural tube initially forms 3 vesicles at 40 days, then 5 vesicles around 50 days.

Most neural cell proliferation occurs in the ventricular zone of the neural tube.

Neural development is regulated by signals from floor and roof plates of the neural tube.

Neurons migrate radially, tangentially, or multipolar, guided by chemical signals.

Surface proteins on neurons and glia involved in migration and adhesion processes.

A disorder caused by failed neuron migration, leading to abnormal genitals and sense of smell issues.

The structure at the tip of a growing axon that helps in finding its target.

The idea that axons grow towards specific chemical labels in a target area.

Research demonstrating the chemoaffinity hypothesis through eye rotation in frogs.

When neurons mistakenly connect to the wrong target after surgical displacement.

The tendency of growing axons to follow the paths established by pioneering axons.

Axonal growth is guided by intersecting chemical gradients on tissues.

The process of synapse formation between neurons.

Glial cells that facilitate synapse formation and support neurons.

Initial growth cones that navigate using chemical trails towards their targets.

Research conducted in living organisms, often using KO mice to study cell signaling.

Neurons may die due to genetic programming or competition for neurotrophins.

Active, clean form of programmed cell death in neurons.

Passive, dirty form of cell death caused by injury or distress.

Proteins that promote neuron growth and survival, influencing synaptogenesis.

Approximately 50% more neurons develop than needed; excess neurons die.

Cell death enhances the precision of synapse connections among surviving neurons.

They promote growth, survival, axon guidance, and can trigger synaptogenesis.

A critical phase in embryonic development where the embryo reorganizes into three primary cell layers.

A modified form of tubulin that contributes to the structure of microtubules in cells.

A model organism often used in research for studying developmental processes.

A microscopy technique that captures images of living specimens with minimal damage.

A method used to detect specific proteins in cells or tissues using antibodies.