Brain Development Timeline Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Prenatal
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Formation of brain cells begin in the womb.
2
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Newborn
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The brain begins a rapid period of growth.
3
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Early Childhood
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Pruning begins and myelination continues.
4
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Adolescent
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Brain development processes continue, especially in the frontal lobe.
5
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Adulthood
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Brain development begins to slow down.
6
Q
Myelination
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Making pathways between neurons stronger.
7
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Pruning
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Removing unnecessary pathways from the brain.
8
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Neuroscience
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The study of the brain and nervous system.
