Recovery of the brain after trauma

Question 1

lost functions can be restored by neurons making new circuits

what is this in relation to?

Answer 1

plasticity

Question 2

What is Wall’s theory?

Answer 2

dormant synapses have blocked functions due to lack of neural input but upon damage to areas of the brain can become activated - this gives development of new brain structures

Question 3

What is the role of stem cells

Answer 3

Stem cells implanted into the brain replace dead or dying cells

Question 4

evaluation

Answer 4

(-) age differences matter - children recover better and their neural reorganisation is greater