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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.