Plasticity & Functional Recovery Flashcards
1
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What is Plasticity
A
When the brain adapts to both its structure and function in response to the environment
2
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What is functional recovery
A
When a Healthy area of the brain compensates for the lost or damaged areas of the brain.
3
Q
What is synaptic pruning
A
When inactive synapses of brain have there connection cut due to them not being used. This process allows the brain to be more efficient.
4
Q
What was Danielli study
A
A Case study of a 14 year old EB
EB at 2 years old had a hemispherectomy
His language centres were removed
After the surgery EB lost all language function but after two years EB recovered it.
