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INFLU E N C E S O N
E N T O F T H E B R A IN
DEVELOIFPEM N C E S W H ET H E R
L
’S EXPERIE
O R S E H AV E L A S T IN G
BETTER OR W E
C A PA C IT Y O F T H
EFFECTS ON THE O
RV O U S S Y S TE M T
CENTRAL NE .
E IN F O R M A T IO N
LEARN AND STOR
HUMAN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
•IS CREATED THROUGH CONTINUING COMPLEX
INTERACTIONS OF GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
INFLUENCES.
•LESS IS KNOWN ABOUT THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF
GENES AND ENVIRONMENT WHILE THE BRAIN IS
ACTIVELY DEVELOPING.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two
parts; the brain and the spinal cord.
CHRONIC MALNUTRITION
Also called “stunting” this is a condition that develops when
children do not eat the correct balance of nutrients.
Specially during the prenatal period can have adverse effects on
the brain.
BRAIN DAMAGE
Is an injury that causes the destruction or deterioration of
the brain cells.
Is attributed to bad effects of having to live in bad
environments.