
Plasticity and functional recovery

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Fiona Lunt
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
With reference to plasticity, which statement is false
The brains ability to change and adapt in response to experience
The changes can be both structural and functional
At 2 years we have 8,000 synaptic connections per neuron
At 8 years we have 8,000 synaptic connections per neuron
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Synaptic pruning is....
Weak, unused connections being re-established
Weak, unused connections being deleted
Weak, unused connections being repaired
Weak, unused connections being developed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term correctly desribes the following:
"The surgical removal of one half of the brain"
Hemispheralisation
Hemispherectomy
Hemispheric lateralisation
Hemisotomy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a hemispherectomy by performed?
At birth before the damage has developed
In adulthood after most cognitive functions are in decline
In childhood when there are most synpatic connections to cope
In old age, the patient will not miss the functions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which area of the hippocampus was enlarged in McGuire's study?
Anterior
Posterior
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the McGuire study demonstrate?
That adult brains are capable of functional recovery
That adult brains are capable of plasticity
That adult brains have better memories
That taxi drivers are better at driving
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Odd one out
Neurogenesis
Axonal terminal
Axonal sprouting
Homologous area adaptation
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