Neuroplasticity, Animation.

(USMLE topics, neurology) Types of neuroplastic changes, mechanism, phantom limb phenomenon, and relation to age.
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Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change, or rewire, throughout a person’s life. It is the basis of learning and brain repair after injuries. The brain consists of billions of neurons. Neurons communicate with each other through a space between them, called a synapse. This communication is made possible by chemical messages, or neurotransmitters. Basically, the pre-synaptic neuron releases a neurotransmitter, which binds to, and activates a receptor on the post-synaptic neuron. A typical neuron can have thousands of synapses, or connections, with other neurons. Together, they form extremely complex networks that are responsible for all brain’s functions. Synaptic connections, as well as neurons themselves, can change over time, and this phenomenon is called neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is activity-driven and follows the “use it or lose it” rule: frequently used synapses are strengthened, while rarely used connections are weakened or eliminated; new activities generate new connections.
Changes in synaptic strength can be temporary or long-lasting depending on the intensity and reoccurrence of the signal the synapse receives. Neurons can temporarily enhance their connections by releasing more neurotransmitter, activating a new receptor, or modifying an existing receptor. This is the basis of short-term memory. Long-term memory retention requires strong or sustained activities that produce structural changes, such as growth of new dendritic spines and synaptic connections, or even formation of new neurons. Structural neuroplasticity may also result in enlargement of the cortical area associated with the increased activity, and shrinkage of areas that receive less or no activity. For example, in right-handed people, the hand motor region on the left side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is larger than the other side.
Neuroplastic changes can also be functional, meaning neurons may adopt a new function when they are sufficiently stimulated. This is how the brain survives injuries, such as strokes. Healthy brain tissues can take over the functions of the damaged area during post-stroke rehabilitation. Some stimuli, such as stress or physical exercise, can cause certain neurons to switch from one neurotransmitter to another, often converting them from excitatory to inhibitory or vice versa. This neurotransmitter switching is thought to be the basis of behavioral changes induced by such stimuli.
An intriguing example of neural plasticity is the phenomenon of phantom limb sensation, in which patients who have lost a limb through amputation can still feel the limb. For example, patients may feel that their lost arm is being touched when their face is touched. Because incoming sensory signals from the arms and face project to neighboring regions in the somatosensory cortex, it is plausible that sensory inputs from the face spill over to the now inactive arm region that no longer receives any inputs, tricking the brain’s higher centers into interpreting that the sensation comes from the absent arm.
The plasticity of the brain is not limited by age, but is much more remarkable in children as their young brain is still developing. Neuroplasticity is essential for normal brain development, it helps create functional brain circuits and is the basis of learning. This is why acquiring a new skill, such as speaking a language or playing a musical instrument, is much easier in childhood than in adulthood. But changes brought about by neural plasticity can also be negative/maladaptive and have unfortunate consequences especially if happen in childhood. Childhood traumas are more likely to have long-lasting effects into a person’s life.
Neuroplastic changes happen all the time, but their magnitude depends on the amount of activity the brain receives. More practice leads to more learning. Keeping the brain busy is the way to keep it healthy and effective.

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Neuroplasticity is like you finding another street to go to your destination when the usual street you were using was all clogged up by traffic.

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This is why at 65 I’m back in school!

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(as usual) you've managed to sum up complex subjects and theories into practical understanding... kudos

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I was motivated to search the subject of neuorplasticity at 6:12 am after staying up all night and only getting 5 hours of sleep (technically 2 days ago but 1 calendar day), bc i just gained random insight…(internal thought synopsis): our neuroplastic-trait our brains have can be best represented by the changes we see in a persons behavior, personality, and other traits as they experience life and make more inter-neural connections by doing so. This expresses the function of the brain’s plastic ability and how it molds in whatever shape of experiences at whatever limits genetics possibly give it (completely undefined or relative).

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I had a huge brain haemorrhage in 2017 which wiped out a big chunk of my left hemisphere. Was expected to recover almost no function. 7 years of neuroplasticity later I'm almost totally recovered, apart from hemiparesis and poor long-term episodic memory. Luckily I'm very left handed, so the left side of my brain wasn't doing much anyway. Would be fascinated to get an fMRI and find out which parts of my brain are carrying out various functions now.

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Could’nt ypu get an MRI now?

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Thank you so much. I am suffering from oromandibular dystonia. Now I will use the concept of neuroplasticity to recover from it.

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Have you tried lion's mane? supposedly it helps with neural growth factor. In terms of general neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, absolutely nothing beats cardio exercise and good sleep. Plenty of omega3 and flavonoids will also help too since they build glial cells that protect and regulate neurons.

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Does this mean we still can improve our memory just by practice? Because I was freaking out that me not being able to remember lot of recent events and details is permanent!

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Yes! It’s AMAZING and I wish more people knew this. I think everyone would be more hopeful and less hard on themselves. We don’t stay the same forever, and we can always improve!

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Definitely. Long term memory is best impacted by elaboratove rehearsal in a way that is meaning making. So try to understand the meaning of what you need to learn and connect it to info you already know, to form deep rooted cues.

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The more you use your brain the stronger it becomes

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Isn't it so strange that this basic information posted 4 years ago is still unfamiliar? I get the idea restructuring daily life is needed for many but not considered by main stream medicine who might throw you in a nursing home...

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Great presentation and very much informative. Thanks to all who contributed to this presentation..

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Very helpful to understand about neuroplasticity , thanks for uploading this video.... 👍🏻

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thank you. i will use this neuroplasticity for my health.

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I changed my life by learning how long it takes to form habits, takes about 90 days for the brains neuroplasticity to change.

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Hi! With permission, I’d like to reference your video for my new book. We find this human ability to be fascinating and applicable in all ways. More people need to know what’s possible!

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I agree with you

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My interpretation of neuro plasticity is making an effort to change the narrative that no longer serves a healthy productive purpose in your present life . What I have found the most difficult is trauma related connections . Any advice as I am new to this science is greatly appreciated.

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In other words, if you study something enough or practice something enough, you may likely become an expert of that something.

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If you are depressed you are living in the past If you are anxious you were living in the future If you are at peace you are living in the present ----- Lao Tze

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The present is really stressing me out. Where do I go now?

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Thank you for this information. I will rewire my neural patterns.

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Thank you for the informative video 😊

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Hi After brain injury can't feel emotions feelings does neruoplaticcity work or help rewire emotions feelings? Please reply me

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Unfortunately, no

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Ok.. good examplation... But I have one question... We can change emotions or event which is related to any person? ,By creating new good neuroplasticity ( new emotions or new good imaginary event which substituting old bad emotions or event) to that person ? It's possible? Please reply...

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So we can say that training on our long-lasting memory can create new neurons as a neuroplasticitye result?

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That's correct!

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Not necessarily new neurons, but new connections between existing neurons. As far as I know, neurons do not replicate in the adult brain.

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Neuron aren’t created

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Don't signals incoming to a neuron trigger all its outputs simultaneously and at the same strength?

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Ketamine therapy has been amazing for this! Highly recommend if you’re struggling with anxiety

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Drugs have side effects. Start with: music, art, non-voilent videogames, playing an instrument or meditation.

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so neuroplasticity can recover our brain from damages that drugs cause? like chemical imbalance,reduced neurotransmitters?

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Can neuroplasticity be applied to vision as well?

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Can neuroplasticity help in overcoming emotional trauma also ??? What about training your brain to develop a response to a new emotion??

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Thanks for the sharing of the video....

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Could this be connected to flu like sypmtoms in so much as the more rapid the pace of learning new things the sicker one may become excluding any outside interference?

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i was forced to take risperdal then went on to have 4 shots of paliperidone. i had my last one was feburary, i didnt have schizophrenia or anything, i was in hospital due my eating disorder. i am worried its done permanent brain damage. i have severe anhedonia, lack of motivation , slow thinking cant concentrate,no periods , sucidal and imsomia. its now june and no improvement, i have no dopamine or serotonin . i am doomed and going to be like this forever

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This material serves as a portal to new realms of thought. A book I read with akin topics was a crucial factor in my intellectual development. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

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There’s not much info on neuroplasticity I wanna know if thoughts creates new neurons

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This is extraordinary in every way. I recently read a similar book, and it was extraordinary in every way. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

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I think what stops a person doing anything is the future result we think.... like sometimes we not do that because of just we think it's waste of time... it will give nothing in return.....all we just need a reward from everything.... like a person who don't want to learn music because he think it will have no future...its just a hobby...i think if we control out mind own rather than not letting our mind control us or we build up positive thinking or have deep sleep to make our mind rest then it can possible to achieve that...

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Neurogenesis is so relevant.

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Consider… bio mechanical process and thought process. The space between synapse… electricity and pathways and thought creation. Now, consider… learning and memory pathways. And, what about neural diversity and issues of environment or condition shifts. If we consider… a stroke, cancer, allergies, immuno compromised or things like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. The shades of atherosclerosis… Layers of treatments and varied systems. It’s amazing how poignant thinking and doing and loving can be to self and group dynamics. Interest based learning and varied needs of limbic and logic.

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where neuroplasticity mechanism occurs?

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Think about a dam and tributaries or diverting water and then helping it to flow… regardless of how you feel about dams… picture a stroke recovery working round blocks… What if it wasn’t a stroke? What if it was trauma or blocks or entrenchment where other paths and languages begin to stream.. what if some or percentages healed… Interesting stuff. Health is quite a common groused of sorts.

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Hi..can this phenomenon is helpful in ADHD and virtual autism

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Is this why I can't recall what I learned in high school.

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So Basically what stops me for doing things that are hard that I need to do is just the wiring and firing of my neurons and repatution.... Well thats insane xD (Of course there is more to the proccess)

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Activity driven… needs….

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Mirror neurons adapted the fundamental growth of experimental learning via observation.

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I want to know who decided what behavior is right. When you die of cardiac arrest, and your "brain" is still working even though you are outside of your body, because your body is dead, how again is that your "brain"?

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let's say you are a creative person , but you don't use that side of the brain much , until you lose it , can it be regained ?

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has anyone overcome tinnitus by neuroplasticity if yes then please tell me 😮‍💨

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TIL: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6082376/ Serotonergic psychedelics increase the neuroplasticity of our brains by increasing dendritic arbor complexity, promote dendritic spine growth, and stimulate synapse function.

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The ability of our brain to rewire or adjust itself

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so can you in some way forget your ability of advanced reasoning and start over?

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Some of this isn't true. But I'm not going to let you know which bits so that you will think about it and do your own research. This will help improve your neuroplasticity..! Don't mention it , pleasures all mine.

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