Chapter 9 DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Neurogenesis

The formation of new neurons.

<p>The formation of new neurons.</p>
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Neural/Neuronal migration

The movement of developing neurons to their appropriate locations.

<p>The movement of developing neurons to their appropriate locations.</p>
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Axon growth

The development and extension of axons toward their target cells.

<p>The development and extension of axons toward their target cells.</p>
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Synaptogenesis

The formation of synapses between neurons.

<p>The formation of synapses between neurons.</p>
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Apoptosis

Programmed cell death.

<p>Programmed cell death.</p>
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Neural reorganization

Changes in neural connections as the nervous system develops and responds to experience.

<p>Changes in neural connections as the nervous system develops and responds to experience.</p>
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Deprivation

A lack of normal sensory or environmental stimulation.

<p>A lack of normal sensory or environmental stimulation.</p>
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Enrichment

Exposure to a stimulating and complex environment.

<p>Exposure to a stimulating and complex environment.</p>
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Ocular dominance

- The tendency of some visual cortex neurons to respond more strongly to input from one eye.

- Experience can influence the development of ocular dominance columns.

<p>- The tendency of some visual cortex neurons to respond more strongly to input from one eye.</p><p>- Experience can influence the development of ocular dominance columns.</p>
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Adult neurogenesis

The formation of new neurons in some areas of the adult mammalian brain.

<p>The formation of new neurons in some areas of the adult mammalian brain.</p>
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Cortical reorganization

Changes in the organization of cortical areas as a result of experience.

<p>Changes in the organization of cortical areas as a result of experience.</p>
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Autism

A neurodevelopmental disorder associated with differences in social interaction, communication, and behavior.

<p>A neurodevelopmental disorder associated with differences in social interaction, communication, and behavior.</p>
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Williams syndrome

A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by an unusual pattern of cognitive and behavioral abilities.

<p>A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by an unusual pattern of cognitive and behavioral abilities.</p>