Embryological Development and Lifespan Changes

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Across
  1. 3. A neural tube deficit where the brain is not fully developed.
  2. 5. What structure is converted to the ventricular system of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord?
  3. 8. Precursory cells that become the axial skeleton and skeletal muscle.
  4. 9. Cerebral atrophy can be caused by a loss of volume in what type of matter?
  5. 10. What term describes age-related loss of muscle mass and function of stress?
  6. 12. Muscles and connective tissues are found in which germ layer?
  7. 13. Which part of the brain is vulnerable to aging and neurodegeneration? Symptoms can include memory, judgment, and speech impairments.
  8. 14. The hypothalamus is derived from which primary vesicle?
Down
  1. 1. How can one prevent loss of skeletal muscle volume and function?
  2. 2. A brain disorder that can be caused if the mother experiences an infection during pregnancy.
  3. 4. A process that forms the three germ layers and gives rise to specific organs.
  4. 6. Process during development in which nervous tissue cells proliferate and develop.
  5. 7. Changes in neuronal connectivity and size affect what?
  6. 11. What type of exercise increases growth factors such as BDNF?