Long Term Potentiation

Question 1

Synapse strength can increase in 3 ways

Answer 1

• Release extra neurotransmitter
• Increase number of receptor sites due to the stimulated release of dopamine which promotes the growth of more dendrites in the postsynaptic neuron, which help it catch more neurotransmitters)
• Growth of new synapses

Question 2

Kandel’s work

Answer 2

Kept poking snails, identifies the fundamental ways neurons alter in their response to particular neurotransmitters

Question 3

Kandel’s research

Answer 3

discovered differences in cells for short term learning (memory) and long term memory (memory, supports Hebb Rule

Question 4

LTP

Answer 4

refers to the long lasting strengthening of synaptic connection of neurons, resulting in the enhanced of more effective functioning of the neurons whenever they are activated.

Question 5

Neurotransmitter in LTP

Answer 5

AMPA receptors which activate the post synaptic neuron (tell it to fire a neural impulse)
-NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate)= receptors which produce long lasting modifications (changes) to the synapse.