Psychology Chapter 10: Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity
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What is a possible reason for strengthening of existing connections after CNS damage?

  • Changes in existing connections
  • Adult neurogenesis
  • Release from inhibition (correct)
  • Neural growth

What is the main limitation of neural growth as an explanation for long-term reorganization?

  • It cannot account for reorganization beyond 2 mm of cortical surface (correct)
  • It is not involved in neural degeneration
  • It is not a long-term solution
  • It is a slow process

What is the primary role of cognitive reserve in recovery after CNS damage?

  • Adult neurogenesis
  • Compensatory changes in brain function (correct)
  • True recovery of brain function
  • Reorganization of existing connections

What is the main finding of Xu and colleagues (1999) in their study on neurotransplantation?

<p>Apoptosis inhibitor protein reduces ischemic damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Constraint-Induced Therapy in treating strokes?

<p>To encourage competition between neurons for synaptic sites and neurotrophins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of enriched environments in neurological disorders?

<p>Reduced symptoms and better recovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why treating phantom limbs by removing the stump or parts of the neural pathway does not work?

<p>The cortical area that previously managed the amputated limb is still active (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of stem cells in adult neurogenesis?

<p>To mitigate the effects of neural damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of physical exercise in treating CNS damage?

<p>Less severe symptoms and better recovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of implanting Schwann cells in neurotransplantation?

<p>To promote regeneration and guide axon growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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