Neurological Devlopment Flashcards
What is the word used to describe rapid development of neuron formation?
Neural proliferation
When does neural proliferation occur?
10-18 weeks of gestation
When is axon and dendrite proliferation greatest?
7 months prenatal to 2 years postnatal
When does neural migration take place?
13th- 21st week of gestation
When does the foetus start to recognise mothers voice?
28 weeks
Why does memory improve during childhood?
Brain structure become myelinated
When is the cortical regions associate with language most rapidly developing?
Late infancy-preschool years (max density at 3)
What ages does the prefrontal cortex (associated with planning and executive functions) develop?
Slowly from 2 months - 29 yrs+
What happens to the ageing brain?
.loss of neural number and size
.decrease volume of cortical grey matter
.reduction in efficiency of cell functions
.cumulative damage
When does the neural tube develop?
At 25 days
When do babies reach adult levels of vision?
6-8 months
