2E. Neuroplasticity Flashcards by Rianne Justo

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the brain’s capacity to continue growing and evolving in response to life experiences

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neuroplasticity

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the capacity to be shaped, molded, or altered

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plasticity

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the ability for the brain to adapt or change over time by creating new neurons and building new networks

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neuroplasticity

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TRUE OR FALSE: people who have endured traumatic brain injuries have revealed the remarkable capacity for the brain to change and heal

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true

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refers to the creation of
new brain cells

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neurogenesis

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TRUE OR FALSE: neurons continue to transmit sensory information about the body part that they previously controlled

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true

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