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Explain the concept of plasticity in the development of the central nervous system.
Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt structurally and functionally over time.
What is the role of experience in the development of the central nervous system?
Experience plays an important role during specific time windows in the prenatal and postnatal stages of development.
What are the sequential events in CNS organization during prenatal and postnatal development?
The sequential events in CNS organization include neurulation and neurogenesis, migration and differentiation, neuronal death, and axonal growth.
What are the consequences of missing a specific time window during CNS development?
If a specific time window is missed, it will never open again and the brain's development may be affected.
What are the mechanisms through which changes can occur outside the specific time windows?
Changes outside the specific time windows can occur through learning and recovery after injury.
Test your knowledge on the psychobiology of typical and atypical development, with a focus on the central nervous system. Explore how the brain undergoes structural and functional changes throughout different stages of life, including prenatal and postnatal development. Discover the fascinating concepts of plasticity and how they impact the organization of the mind.
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