AOS 1 DP 3

Question 1

synaptic plasticity

Answer 1

the ability of synaptic connections to modify and change from experience

Question 2

sprouting

Answer 2

dendrites or axons can sprout new growth in response to experience, allows for synapses to form

Question 3

rerouting

Answer 3

alternative synaptic connections can be formed from neurons that have sustained damage to connections

Question 4

pruning

Answer 4

synaptic connections that are not adequacy activated can be lost or removed

Question 5

long term potentiation

Answer 5

strengthing of synapses in response to repeated stimulation

Question 6

long term potentiation structural changes

Answer 6

increased number of receptor sites on dendrites

dendrite growth

increased number of synaptic connection

Question 7

long term depression

Answer 7

repeated, weakened stimulation signals to the presynaptic neuron to reduce the number of neurotransmitters