Lecture 1- intro Flashcards
What does the nervous system do?
Provides an overview of sensory systems and their functions
What is LTP?
Long-Term Potentiation
What is LTD?
Long-Term Depression
What topics are covered in modern neuroscience methods?
- Auditory systems
- Olfactory systems
- Visual systems
- Motor control
- Interaction between sensory systems
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the most common excitatory transmitter in the CNS.
Glutamate
What generates an excitatory post-synaptic potential (EPSP)?
Transmitter release at a fast excitatory chemical synapse
What generates an inhibitory post-synaptic potential (IPSP)?
Transmitter release at a fast inhibitory chemical synapse
True or False: LTD occurs in the cerebellum.
True
What is the structure of the retina associated with?
Vision
What are the principles of excitation relevant in neuroscience?
- Action potentials
- Voltage gated channels
- Saltatory conduction
What types of sensitivity and resolution are associated with scotopic vision?
- High sensitivity
- Low resolution
What types of sensitivity and resolution are associated with photopic vision?
- Low sensitivity
- High resolution
What are the wavelengths for red, green, and blue light?
- Red: 558nm
- Green: 531nm
- Blue: 420nm
What is the focus of translational neuroscience?
Fixing faulty neural circuits using electrodes and light-activated channels
What is the relationship between sensory systems and memory?
Links between sensory systems, behavioral output, and memory
What are some examples of chemical synaptic transmission?
- Excitatory synapse
- Inhibitory synapse
What is the significance of action potential conduction?
It is crucial for the rapid transmission of signals in neurons
What does the overview of the visual system cover?
Structure and function of the visual pathways in the brain
