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biological approach Flashcards

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nueroplasticity

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a process that involves adaptive structural and functional changes to the brain

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synaptic pasticity

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makes new connections and, essential for memory and learning

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cortical remapping

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helps the brain from recovery

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LTP - long term potential

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long lasting increase in synaptic strength from high frequency stimulus

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LTD - long term depression

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long lasting decrease in synaptic strength from low frequency stimulus

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Axonal sprout

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axons spreading to close by axons

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