Week 1: Neuroplasticity Flashcards
1
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Neuroplasticity
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Ability of neurons to change their function, profile, or structure
2
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Simplest form of neuroplasticity
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Long-term habituation
3
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Long-term habituation
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- Decreased output response to repeated input stimulation
- Due to changes in the post synaptic neuron
4
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Neuroplasticity is the basis for what in physical therapy?
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The basis for all learning, specifically motor learning for PT
5
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What is the effect of maladaptive plasticity?
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Can lead to atypical movement or abnormal sensory perception
6
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What neurotransmitter is used for long-term potentiation?
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Gluamate
7
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Consequences of maladaptive neuroplasticity in the PNS?
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Sprouting to the wrong effector
8
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Consequences of maladaptive neuroplasticity in the CNS?
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Reorganization of cortical maps can lead to inefficient movement patterns
