Long Term Potentiation and Depression Flashcards
1
Q
what is long term potentiation (LTP)
A
refers to the relatively permanent strengthening of synaptic connections
2
Q
what is long term depression (LTD)
A
the relatively permanent weakening of synaptic connections.
3
Q
what causes LTP
A
repeated activation of the two neurons together
4
Q
what causes LTD
A
lack of stimulation between neurons
5
Q
why is LTD important for learning and memory
A
it gets rid of unwanted connections and leave only the important connections.
“use it or lose it”
