Neural Plasticity and Synaptogenesis Quiz

What is the process of losing connections that are no longer used in the brain called?

Which process involves forming new connections between existing neurons by reinforcing them?

What is the main function of the corpus callosum in the brain?

Which phenomenon refers to the functional dominance of one hemisphere of the brain?

What is the purpose of myelination in the brain?

At what stage do infants and toddlers tend to switch between using both hands before developing hand dominance?

What part of the brain is responsible for governing emotions, motivation, behavior, and long-term memory?

Which area of the brain is involved in regulating eating, drinking, and producing cortisol?

Which part of the brain controls attention and working memory?

At what age do children's motor activities tend to decline, making them less restless and able to sit longer?

Which type of skills involve using small, precise movements with hands, fingers, feet, etc?

What is the limbic system structure that registers positive and negative emotions such as fear?