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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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NEURAL CONSTRUCTIVISM

is one theory of brain development that implies cognitive development results as a balance between the neural substrates and environment

NEURAL CREST

is found on either side of a neural tube, in embryos which consist of ectodermal tissues. Neural crests later develop

NEURAL DARWINISM

was first proposed by U.S. neuroscientist Gerald M. Edelman (1929 - ) in 1987, in which he explained his biological

NEURAL FOLDS

are formed when ridges of ectodermal tissue fuse together to form the neural tubing.

NEURAL INDUCTION

describes the influence of a single neuron or collection of neurons exerted on the development of other cells.

NEURAL INTEGRATION

is the algebraic representation and summation of any excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials which govern the potential for firing in

NEURAL IRRITABILITY

are classed as jittery neurons because they have a greater sensitivity to action potentials and are therefore more likely to

NEURAL NETWORK

can be used to map the neuronic structure of an individuals or an animals brain, specifically their neuron structure. These

NEURAL NETWORKS

are typically structured of a variety of layers, the input layer (where properties are input), any middle processing layers (information

NEURAL PARENCHYMA

are distinct tissues from other structural or supporting elements of the nervous system which are essential to the functioning of

NEURAL PATHWAY

describes any route which is followed by a nerve impulse which travels through either the central or peripheral nerve fibres

NEURAL PLASTICITY

otherwise known as neuroplasticity, this is the ability for a neuron to adapt and change in response to a stimulus

NEURAL PLATE

is a region of tissue found in the ectoderm layer on the dorsal surface of an embryo. This neural plate

NEURAL QUANTUM THEORY

is a theory of stimulation and response which is based primarily on the all-or-none law of neural activity in that

NEURAL REGENERATION

typically occurs at an incredibly slow rate due to various physiological problems, but otherwise it is the rejuvenation or repair

NEURAL RETINA,

see also amacrine cells- retinal bipolar cells- retinal horizontal cells- retinal ganglion cells.

NEURAL SATIATION

is the tendency for a neuron to respond weakly after the conductance of a strong stimulation.

NEURAL SET

is an often temporary almost guaranteed response from a neural pathway.

NEURAL SUBSTRATE

one of the parts of the central nervous system which regulates a specific behaviour.

NEURAL TUBE

are formed when folds or ridges of the neural plate curl over and fuse together. The cavity, or space inside