Can Adult Neurogenesis Be Considered as Neuroplasticity?

Abstract

Neuroplasticity is defined as adaptive changes in the sub-structures of synapses. Neuroplasticity is an important capability of the brain to respond to new stress. Stress can range from environmental changes to organic damages. Neurogenesis defined as the generation of new neurons in some parts of brain regions, especially the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus and sub-ventricular zone, can be considered as neuroplasticity. Neurogenesis facilitates the brain’s adaptive response to new stress by integrating new neurons into related areas. In this review, we recall some aspects of neurogenesis that may be considered as neuroplasticity.