What term describes the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt following injury?
Neuroplasticity
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What term describes the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt following injury? | Neuroplasticity |
| The term phenotypic plasticity refers to an organism's ability to: | Adapt to environmental changes |
| Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for voluntary movement? | Somatic nervous system |
| What is the term for the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain? | Meningitis |
| Which brain structure is primarily involved in balance and coordination? | Cerebellum |
| The autonomic nervous system is divided into which two primary divisions? | Sympathetic and parasympathetic |
| What is the primary role of the enteric nervous system? | Regulate gastrointestinal functions |
| What is the main role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)? | Cushioning and protecting the brain |
| Neuroplasticity allows the nervous system to adapt by changing its _____ in response to experience. | Function and structure |
| The cranial nerves primarily control which type of functions? | Sensory and motor functions of the head and neck |
| Which layer of the cerebral cortex is the thickest in sensory regions? | Layer IV |
| Which part of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'rest and digest'? | Parasympathetic division |
| The spinal cord is primarily responsible for: | Reflex actions and basic motor control |
| The hypothalamus plays a key role in which of the following functions? | Regulation of homeostasis |
| What structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres? | Corpus callosum |
| The primary function of the thalamus is to: | Relay sensory information to the cortex |
| Which disease is characterized by the degeneration of the basal ganglia? | Parkinson's disease |
| Which lobe is primarily associated with auditory processing in the brain? | Temporal lobe |
| Which of the following terms refers to grooves in the brain's surface? | Sulcus |
| Which structure is known for its role in emotion and memory formation? | Amygdala |