Stress and the Developing Brain

by Lisa Wright and Tara Perrot

The human brain does not develop in a vacuum according to a set of predetermined blueprints-it is involved in a dynamic interplay with the environment that influences gene expression and ultimately structure and function. Some cortical regions, such as the prefrontal cortex (PFC) undergo structural changes throughout the adolescent period and into early adulthood, making their structure and functions particularly interesting to study with respect...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615045279
• ISBN13: 9781615045273
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Morgan & Claypool
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"