Neuroscience Flashcards
1
Q
the corpus callosum ______
A
connects the two hemispheres of the brain AND makes it difficult for us to move two limbs in different directions at the same time
2
Q
the crossed extensor reflex
1 involves
2 helps
3 involves
A
involves the activation of extensors in one legs and the inhibition of FLEXORS in the same leg
helps us maintain our balance
involves the activation of extensors in one leg and the inhibition of EXTENSORS in the other leg
3
Q
neuroplasticity
A
refers to the ability of the brain to change based on learning or experience AND allows the neurons in the brain to compensate for injury and disease
