CHapter 8 - How Does The Neevous System Develolp And Interact

Question 1

What is Autism Spectrum disorder?

Answer 1

1. Range of cognitive symptoms, from mild to severe that characterize autism.
2. Includes aspergers, and Rett syndrome (girls)
3. Includes greatly impaired social interaction, a bizarre and narrow range of interests, abnormalities in language and communication and fixed repititive movements

Question 2

What are the 7 stages of brain development?

Answer 2

1. Cell birth
2. Cell migration
3. Cell differentiation
4. Cell maturation
5. Synaptigenosis
6. Cell death and synaptic pruning
7. Myelogenesis