EXAM- Brain Plasticity

Question 1

Plasticity

Answer 1

Ability of the brain to change its structure and organisation in response to experience

Question 2

Adaptive plasticity

Answer 2

Ability of the brain to compensate for lost function and/or to maximise remaining functions following injury

Question 3

Rerouting

Answer 3

When an undamaged neuron that has lost a connection with an active neuron seeks a new active neuron and connects with it instead

Question 4

Sprouting

Answer 4

Growth of additional branches on axons or dendrites to enable new connections with other neurons