1. Where does most of the adult neurogenesis occur (brain structure)?
For human adults, neurogenesis would most naturally occur most in the hippocampus region of the brain (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 506).
2. This structure most associated with what types of activities?
The hippocampus structure is most associated with how one's mental processes respond and adjust to a physical stimuli through learning and behavior (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 506).
3. Although most of the new cells die by programmed cell death (apoptosis), the researchers describe that some can be rescued. How does this rescuing occur?
Curlik and Shors (2013) found that experiences from a past situations are then applied to future experiences causing an increase in competency and skill, this occurs right before cells undergo neurogenesis.
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Is more better? Briefly describe the findings of the rat study with enriched environments. (just a sentence or two!)
Curlik and Shors (2013) found that animals placed in an enriched environment increased neurogenesis by 70% due to memory development from their surroundings, however, by removing the enrichment including physical exercise it interrupted neurogenesis. In spite of this, there is no evidence that environmental enhancements benefit the neural cell production (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 508).
5. Do the researchers suggest any findings that link exercise to brain health in humans?
The results (Curlik & Shors, 2013) show that there is no definite relationship between physical exercise and neurogenesis or between physical exercise and memory development, however, this study lead positive effects with the processes of the brain after aerobic exercise.
6. Although the results are not conclusive, if you wanted to increase neurogenesis and overall brain health, what does the article suggest that you
For human adults, neurogenesis would most naturally occur most in the hippocampus region of the brain (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 506).
2. This structure most associated with what types of activities?
The hippocampus structure is most associated with how one's mental processes respond and adjust to a physical stimuli through learning and behavior (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 506).
3. Although most of the new cells die by programmed cell death (apoptosis), the researchers describe that some can be rescued. How does this rescuing occur?
Curlik and Shors (2013) found that experiences from a past situations are then applied to future experiences causing an increase in competency and skill, this occurs right before cells undergo neurogenesis.
4. …show more content…
Is more better? Briefly describe the findings of the rat study with enriched environments. (just a sentence or two!)
Curlik and Shors (2013) found that animals placed in an enriched environment increased neurogenesis by 70% due to memory development from their surroundings, however, by removing the enrichment including physical exercise it interrupted neurogenesis. In spite of this, there is no evidence that environmental enhancements benefit the neural cell production (Curlik & Shors, 2013, p. 508).
5. Do the researchers suggest any findings that link exercise to brain health in humans?
The results (Curlik & Shors, 2013) show that there is no definite relationship between physical exercise and neurogenesis or between physical exercise and memory development, however, this study lead positive effects with the processes of the brain after aerobic exercise.
6. Although the results are not conclusive, if you wanted to increase neurogenesis and overall brain health, what does the article suggest that you