Kristi has been training as a ballet dancer since she was very young. When Kristi’s car is hit by another motorist, she is diagnosed with mild trauma to the area in the back of her brain. Kristi tries to dance again soon after her accident but has a great deal of trouble maintaining her balance. Explain how each of the following concepts applies to Kristi’s current situation.
Cerebellum:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):
Neuroplasticity:
long-term potentiation: