Chapter 7: Development of the Brain and Nervous System

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the different stages of neuronal development
  • Relate the embryonic stage of nervous system development to the adult structures of the central nervous system
  • Understand sensitive and critical periods of development
  • Relate the trade-off between neuroplasticity and neural efficiency to brain development

 

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