3A Flashcards
1
Q
what is brain plasticity
A
constantly change throughout our lives
The ability of the brain to change in response to experience
2
Q
what is myelination
A
development of white, fatty myelin around many axons
Allows neurons to be more efficient in sending messages to other neurons
Most intense myelination after birth. and in adolescence
3
Q
what is synaptic pruning
A
eliminating old, unused or weak connections.
‘fine tunes’ its neural connections
Connections that are valuable and have strengthened are retained.
Pruning can continue in the frontal lobe to age of 20-30 years.
4
Q
what is synaptogenesis
A
Formation of new synapses between the brain’s neurons
Happens across life span
5
Q
explain frontal lobe development
A
Last part of the brain to develop and reach maturity
