Genetics, Evolution, Development and Plasticity

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Across
  1. 3. syndrome due to miswiring of nerves to the eye muscles
  2. 5. production of new neurons in development
  3. 6. heavy alcohol exposure in utero can lead to
  4. 10. chemical that promote the survival and activity of neurons
  5. 12. the neural ____ initiates the formation of the CNS
  6. 13. units of heredity that maintain their identity from one generation to the next
  7. 15. treatment for stroke
  8. 16. unmatched pair of genes on the two chromosomes
  9. 17. swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the brain
  10. 18. a movement disorder in which your muscles contract involuntarily which can occur in the hand of musicians
  11. 20. scientist who turned the newt’s world upside down
  12. 22. identify twins
  13. 24. the study of how changes in gene expression can occur without changes in DNA
Down
  1. 1. ruptured artery in brain
  2. 2. formation of synapses during development
  3. 4. condition in which the blood flow is restricted in the brain
  4. 7. neurotophins can induce other axons to form new branches following injury known as this type of sprouts
  5. 8. gene shows its effect only in the homozygous condition
  6. 9. cells that can transform into neurons or glia
  7. 11. mini stroke
  8. 14. type of phantom limb condition in which you have an illusion of having extra limbs
  9. 15. frontal cortex begins thinning at this age
  10. 19. the gain or loss of these can indicate new learning has occurred
  11. 21. inability to metabolize phenylalanine
  12. 23. genetically programmed cell death
  13. 25. units of heredity that maintain their identity from one generation to the next