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What is a possible reason for strengthening of existing connections after CNS damage?
Release from inhibition
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
What is the primary role of cognitive reserve in recovery after CNS damage?
Compensatory changes in brain function
What is the main finding of Xu and colleagues (1999) in their study on neurotransplantation?
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What is the goal of Constraint-Induced Therapy in treating strokes?
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What is the main benefit of enriched environments in neurological disorders?
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What is the primary reason why treating phantom limbs by removing the stump or parts of the neural pathway does not work?
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What is the primary role of stem cells in adult neurogenesis?
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What is the primary benefit of physical exercise in treating CNS damage?
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What is the primary goal of implanting Schwann cells in neurotransplantation?
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