Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain.
Imagine neurogenesis like planting seeds in a garden. Just as seeds grow into plants with proper care and conditions, new neurons are created from stem cells under right conditions within certain parts of your brain.
Hippocampus: A region of the brain where neurogenesis predominantly occurs. It plays important roles in memory formation and spatial navigation.
Stem Cells: These are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells (like neurons during neurogenesis) and divide to produce more stem cells.
Proliferation: In neuroscience context, it refers to production or multiplication of new neurons from neural stem cells.
Which of the following statements is true about neurogenesis?
What piece of psychological evidence strongly supports the theory that neurogenesis occurs throughout the lifespan?
If you want to examine whether neurogenesis affects memory retention, which experimental setup would be most effective?
What role does neurogenesis play in adult learning process?
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