functional recovery

Question 1

what is funtional recovery?

Answer 1

A form of plasticity, the brain’s ability to redistribute or transfer functions: following damage through trauma.

Question 2

what are the three structural changes following trauma?
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Answer 2

axonal sprouting
denervation supersensitivity
recruitment of homologous areas

Question 3

what is axonal sprouting?

Answer 3

Undamaged axons grow new nerve endings to reconnect neurons whose links were injured or severed

Question 4

what is denervation supersensitivity?

Answer 4

Axons that complete a similar job become aroused to compensate for those lost.

Question 5

what is recruitment of homologous areas?

Answer 5

Regions on opposite sides of the brain take on functions of damaged areas

Question 6

ao3 real world application? functional recovery

Answer 6

strength
process of plasticity contributes to neurorehabilitation, encourages new therapies, valuable in society

Question 7

ao3 level of education? functional recovery

Answer 7

limitation
education levels may influence recovery rates
Schnieder et al (2014)
higher education- higher chance of disability free recovery
40% disability free recoveries had 16 years min education