Brain Development and Growth

Neurons

Basic building blocks of the nervous system.

Axons

Long projections that transmit electrical impulses.

Dendrites

Branch-like structures receiving signals from neurons.

Synapses

Junctions where neurons communicate with each other.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across synapses.

Myelination

Formation of myelin around axons for insulation.

Synaptogenesis

Formation of synapses between neurons.

Experience-expectant

Brain development based on universal experiences.

Synaptic pruning

Elimination of unused synapses for efficiency.

Cerebral cortex

Outer layer of the brain involved in complex functions.

Lobes of the brain

Regions of the brain with specific functions.

Right Hemisphere

Brain side associated with creativity and intuition.

Left Hemisphere

Brain side associated with logic and analysis.

Cerebral Medulla

Inner part of the brain, involved in basic functions.

Spinal cord

Connects brain to the body, controls reflexes.