MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When are neuron connections called “synapses” made?
A
when you are born
B
when you learn a new skill
C
when you become an adult
D
when you play outside
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When you are learning, important changes take place in your brain, including the creation of new connections between your neurons. This phenomenon is called neuroplasticity. The more you practice, the stronger these connections become.

Detailed explanation-2: -One way your brain repairs itself is through a process called synaptogenesis. Synaptogenesis is the formation of new synapses in the brain. Synapses are the connecting points between your 100 billion brain cells.

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