Human Brain Development

Human Brain Development

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Brain development begins in the womb and continues through adolescence. Neural connections form rapidly in early childhood through synaptic pruning and myelination.

Key stages

- Prenatal Neural tube formation, basic brain structure

- Infancy Rapid synapse creation, sensory development

- Early childhood Language acquisition, motor skills

- Adolescence Executive function maturation

Environmental factors affecting development

- Nutrition

- Stimulation

- Sleep

- Stress levels

- Social interaction

Critical periods exist for language, vision, and emotional regulation. Brain plasticity allows learning throughout life but is highest in early years.

Proper care and stimulation during development impacts lifelong cognitive ability, emotional regulation, and learning capacity. Shutdown123