Neuroscience: Neural Pruning and Cell Death

What is neuroplasticity?

Brain's ability to grow and change

How does Long Term Potentiation (LTP) affect neural connections?

Strengthens neural connections

What effect does practice have on myelination?

Causes myelination to occur

Which part of the brain is associated with regulating mood, memory, and hormone control?

Mammal Brain Signup and view all the answers

Which brain component evolved during the Triassic Period?

Reptilian Brain Signup and view all the answers

Which era saw the evolution of the Human Brain (Neocortex)?

Eocene and Oligocene Epochs Signup and view all the answers

What is neurogenesis in the context of the brain's development?

The process by which neurons are regenerated in the hippocampus in adulthood Signup and view all the answers

How does neurogenesis contribute to memory resolution?

The combination of mature and young neurons enhances encoding more features within memories Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mature neurons from young neurons in terms of information processing?

Mature neurons are powerful at representing past stimuli Signup and view all the answers

How does the Triune Model explain the brain's evolution?

By proposing that the brain evolved through a linear process from reptilian to mammalian to human-like structures Signup and view all the answers

How does Long Term Potentiation (LTP) affect neural connections in the brain?

LTP strengthens neural connections by increasing synaptic efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which process refers to the phenomenon where neurons can lose their connecting powers if not used appropriately during brain development?

Neural pruning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between apoptosis and necrosis in terms of cell death?

Apoptosis is safer and an active cell death process, while necrosis is harmful and passive. Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the brain is responsible for coordination of movement, equilibrium, and procedural memory?

Hindbrain Signup and view all the answers

Which protein increases the growth of axons and dendrites in the brain?

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factors (BDNF) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Pons play in brain function?

Sleep and arousal Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of brain function does the Amygdala primarily regulate?

Emotions and emotional regulation Signup and view all the answers