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       Diaschisis - from a Greek term meaning "to shock throughout" decreased activity of surviving neurons

       Regrowth of Axons - Damage to the brain or spinal cord

       Phantom limb - Continuing sensation of an amputated body part.

         Forebrain - home to sensory processing and higher reasoning.

       Midbrain - motor movement and audio/visual processing.

       Hindbrain - autonomic functions such as respiratory rhythms and sleep.

       nerve growth factor (NGF) - promotes the survival and growth of the axon.

       Apoptosis - programmed cell death.

       Neurotrophin - chemical that promotes the survival and activity of neurons.

       Gastrulation - early stages of embryological development.