2D synaptic plasticity

Question 1

neuroplasticity

Answer 1

The ability of the brain to physically change in response to experience

Question 2

synaptic plasticity

Answer 2

the ability of synaptic connections to change over time in response to activity or experience

Question 3

sprouting

Answer 3

The ability of dendrites or axons to change over time in response to activity or experience

Question 4

rerouting

Answer 4

The ability of a neuron that is connected to a damaged neuron to create an alternate synaptic connection

Question 5

pruning

Answer 5

the elimination of synaptic connections that are not adequately activated

Question 6

learning

Answer 6

the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or behaviours through experience

Question 7

memory

Answer 7

the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information that has been previously encountered

Question 8

long term potentiation

Answer 8

the long-lasting and experience-dependent strengthening of synaptic connections that are regularly activated

Question 9

long term depression

Answer 9

the long-lasting and experience-dependent weakening of synaptic connections between neurons that are not regularly activated