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5.1 Gastrulation and Formation of the Neural Tube (Neurulation)

1.
Gastrulation begins after the formation of the ________, which is a long groove that forms across the developing embryo.
2 .
Neural ________ are secreted factors that direct the surrounding tissues through neurulation.
3.
Disorders that lead to structural damage or malformations which impair lifelong function are the most common forms of ________ disorders.

5.2 Growth and Development of the Early Brain

4 .
Radial glia cells are a class of ________ located in a proliferative region called the ________.

5.3 Synapse Formation and Maturation

5.
Neuronal survival is mediated by a class of molecules called ________.

5.4 Experience Dependent Plasticity

6 .
________ is the ability to adapt and reorganize in response to environmental stimuli.