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I was first conceived around January of 2005 -
Two weeks after conception a layer of cells in the embryo (neural plate) begins to fold over itself forming a tube. The tube closes and plates fuse after about four weeks. The neural tube eventually over-time develops into the spinal cord.
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First 8 weeks after fertilization. Most structural features of brain form during this period -
The first neurons and synapses start developing in the spinal cord about seven weeks after conception. This allows the fetus to start making its first moves. This builds up the coordination of the fetus' movement's over the following weeks. -
Gyri and Sulci start to form on the surface of the brain. Cerebral cortex begins to grow and synapses form. -
Myelin begins to appear on axon of some neurons in the brain. This allows the brain to process information quicker.
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Around 6 months after conception the cerebral cortex begins to pick up more functions. The cerebral cortex responds to stimuli and supports early learning. -
Process of creating new nerve cells that occurs during gestation. Brain will produce all Neurons by the time the baby has left the womb. My Neurons had completely formed by October 15, 2005.
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After birth the prenatal brain starts to develop. This allows newborns to recognize faces and read expressions. -
Throughout the first year of childbirth the cerebellum triples in size. This develops the infants motor skills and visual cortex. -
About three months after childbirth the hippocampus starts to develop. This develops the infants recognition abilities. -
As the first year of birth progresses the frontal and temporal lobe develop. The lobes are formed by the language the infants hear at home. The frontal and temporal lobe dictate the infants ability to distinguish their home language from a foreign language. -
During the second year of birth synapses start forming in Brain's Language Area. These synapses improve the child's language abilities and quadruple their vocabulary. -
The myelination rate begins to spike in the brain two years after birth. The myelination rate enables the brain to preform complex tasks. This allows the to become more aware of it's emotions and surroundings.