1.How are neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology related to one another? How do they differ?
2.What is functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and how can it be used to improve our understanding of language functions in the brain?
3.Discuss the four components of the neuron: cell body, axon, presynaptic terminal, and dendrites. How do neurons communicate with one another?
4.Discuss the series of protective shields of the central nervous system. What is the purpose of these shields?
5.Where are each of the three major brain divisions located, and what function does each area serve?
6.What are Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area? Where is each located? What language development function does each area serve?
7.What is a connectionist model? Explain how it is different from historical perspectives on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the brain?
8.What is differential diagnosis and how is it relevant to the identification of child language disorders versus differences?
9.What is a sensitive period and what is its relationship with language development?
