Chapter 5: Development of the Brain and Nervous System
5.9: Discussion Questions and Resources
Discussion Questions
- Describe how environment affects whether genes are expressed
- Describe how scientists can study the influence of genes
- Describe neural stages of development from neuron growth to neuron death.
- In what ways does the embryonic stage of development set the stage for the development of adult structures of the nervous system?
- Compare and contrast sensitive and critical periods of development.
- In what ways does the trade-off between neuroplasticity and neural efficiency shape brain function and behavior?
Outside Resources
Video: Neural Stem Cells
Video: Joan Stiles Lecture: The Developing Brain
Video: 2 minute walk-through on Early Neural Development
Web: Build Your Network – An interactive module demonstrating how neurons transfer information
