Learning and memory

Question 1

Synaptic plasticity

Answer 1

The ability of synapses to change over time through use or disuse.

Question 2

Long term potentiation v depression

Answer 2

Long term potentiation is the strengthening of synaptic connections through activity so it has more anhanced transmission.
Long term depression is the decrease in strength of synaptic transmission from lack of stimulation.

Question 3

Where r neurohormones released vs neurotransmitters

Answer 3

neurohormones are released into capillaries and absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to neurons (this means it can time acter secretion to take effect)
neurotransmitters are released into synaptic gap and act within seconds-minutes.

Question 4

Adrenaline + memory

Answer 4

Adrenaline can enhance consolidation of long-term memories of emotionally arousing experienfes. Amygdala is activated to signal hippcampus that memory is important.