Lecture 6 - Synaptic Plasticity & Memory

Question 1

(lecture):

Draw and label a pre-synaptic neurone connected to a post-synaptic neurone.

Answer 1

(lecture):

See slide 2 on relevant powerpoint slide.

Question 2

(lecture):

Read slide 3 in the relevant powerpoint.

Answer 2

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Question 3

(lecture):

Describe the basic form of learning:
Pavlovian conditioning.

Answer 3

(lecture):

See slide 4-14 in relevant powerpoint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mHgPfXHzJE

Question 4

(lecture):

Describe the receptor AMPAr.

Answer 4

(lecture):

See slide 6 in the relevant powerpoint.

Question 5

(lecture):

Describe the receptor NMDAr.

Answer 5

(lecture):

See slide 6 in the relevant powerpoint.

Question 6

(lecture):

Read slides 16-25

Answer 6

(lecture):

Make notes if you want, or just try understand.

Question 7

Core reading from Carlson: Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience

Please read pages 337 -344

Answer 7

make notes if you want or just read.

Question 8

(lecture):

Example MCQ

When the post-synaptic neuron is depolarised, NMDA receptors _____.

a. become inhibited
b. move to the pre-synaptic membrane
c. allow sodium into the cell
d. lose the magnesium block of their channel

Answer 8

(lecture) :

d. lose the magnesium block of their channel