Neural Processes

2. When an undamaged neuron that has lost a connection with an active neuron re-routs to another active neuron
5. The elimination of synaptic connections, particularly during the brain’s early development.
6. The ability of the brain’s neural structure or function to be changed by experience throughout the lifespan.
8. A chemical substance made by neurons that transmit messages across the synaptic gap between the axon ending of one neuron and the dendrite of another; enables communication between neurons.
10. A relatively permanent change in behaviour as a result of experience.
14. A neurotransmitter believed to be involved in learning, specifically reward based learning.
15. Interconnected groups of neurons that form networks or pathways.
17. The growth of new bushier nerve fibres with more branches to make new connections with other neurons.

1. A developmental process leading towards maturity of an organism.
3. Neurotransmitters which excite the brain.
4. Those that calm the brain and help create balance.
5. Sending neuron.
6. Receiving neuron.
7. A terminal “button” at the end of axon terminals.
9. The formation of new synapses, particularly during the brain’s early development.
11. Found in abundance in the hippocampus.
12. Main excitatory neurotransmitter for information transmission throughout the brain.
13. A specific period of time in development when an organism is more responsive to certain environmental stimuli or experiences.
16. Site where the communication occurs between adjacent neurons.
18. An automatic or involuntary response to a stimulus that is essentially the same each time it occurs.