Genetics, Evolution, Development and Plasticity

3. syndrome due to miswiring of nerves to the eye muscles
5. production of new neurons in development
6. heavy alcohol exposure in utero can lead to
10. chemical that promote the survival and activity of neurons
12. the neural ____ initiates the formation of the CNS
13. units of heredity that maintain their identity from one generation to the next
15. treatment for stroke
16. unmatched pair of genes on the two chromosomes
17. swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the brain
18. a movement disorder in which your muscles contract involuntarily which can occur in the hand of musicians
20. scientist who turned the newt’s world upside down
22. identify twins
24. the study of how changes in gene expression can occur without changes in DNA

1. ruptured artery in brain
2. formation of synapses during development
4. condition in which the blood flow is restricted in the brain
7. neurotophins can induce other axons to form new branches following injury known as this type of sprouts
8. gene shows its effect only in the homozygous condition
9. cells that can transform into neurons or glia
11. mini stroke
14. type of phantom limb condition in which you have an illusion of having extra limbs
15. frontal cortex begins thinning at this age
19. the gain or loss of these can indicate new learning has occurred
21. inability to metabolize phenylalanine
23. genetically programmed cell death
25. units of heredity that maintain their identity from one generation to the next