exam 2

Neural tube formation

The early stage of central nervous system (CNS) development.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain.

Cell Migration

The movement of newly formed cells to their appropriate locations in the brain.

Cell Differentiation

The process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.

Synaptogenesis

The formation of synapses between neurons.

Cell Death (Apoptosis)

The programmed process of cell death necessary for normal brain development.

Synapse Rearrangement

The process of modifying and reorganizing synaptic connections.

Amblyopia

Also known as 'lazy eye', it's a vision development disorder resulting from visual deprivation.

Hebbian Synapses

A principle stating that 'cells that fire together, wire together', important for learning and memory.

Alzheimer's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.

Auditory Qualities

Characteristics of sound including pitch, loudness, and timbre.

Sensory Transduction

The process of converting sensory stimuli into electrical signals in the nervous system.

Receptive Fields

Specific areas where a stimulus can influence the firing rate of a neuron.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect and respond to pain.

Vestibular System

An inner ear system responsible for balance and spatial orientation.

Taste Transduction

The conversion of taste stimuli into neural signals.

Olfactory Transduction

The process of converting odor molecules into neural signals in the olfactory system.

Pheromone System

Chemical communication system used for signaling between individuals of the same species.