Development of Neural Pathways Flashcards
1
Q
What does plasticity allow the brain to do?
A
- early development of the brain
- the learning of new skills
- response to brain injury
2
Q
What are the two types of plasticity?
A
Major and minor
3
Q
What happens in major plasticity?
A
Neurones that have been damaged by brain injury have their function taken over by neurones in another, unaffected, region of the brain
4
Q
What is minor plasticity?
A
The brains ability to sur press reflex actions (such as blinking)
