chapter 4

Question 1

neruogenesis

Answer 1

The creation of new neurons that begins in the embryo’s
neural tube

Question 2

Glial (Microglial) Cells

Answer 2

provides support and protection for neurons

Question 3

Myelination

Answer 3

Glial cells produce and coat the axons of neurons with
myelin.
they also transmit neural impulses more quickly

Question 4

synaptogenesis

Answer 4

A process in which neurons form synapses
Transient exuberance
*The brain makes more connections than it needs in preparation to receive
all conceivable kinds of stimulation.

Question 5

synaptic pruning

Answer 5

The loss of unused neural connections by microglia in the brain
i.e. schizophrenia

Question 6

neuroplasticity

Answer 6

new connections of neurons

Question 7

Fontanelles

Answer 7

anterior: closes at 9-18 months
posterior: closes at 1-2 months

Question 8

Cephalocaudal development

Answer 8

Body grows from head downwards

Question 9

Proximodistal development

Answer 9

body grows from the center outwards