Long-Term Potentiation/Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Define neural plasticity
A
the ability of the brain to change in response to experience
2
Q
Define Synaptic Plasticity
A
refers to the ability of synapses between neurons to strengthen or weaken
3
Q
What is Long Term Potentiation?
A
a persistent process that strengthens synapses making it a long lasting experience
4
Q
What is Long Term Depression?
A
Long lasting decrease in strength of a synapse
5
Q
Give an example of LTP…
A
repeatedly washing our hands everyday
after a week the synapses in our brain have strengthened allowing us to wash our hands very well
6
Q
Give an example of LTD…
A
Forgetting to wash our hands for a few weeks
Since we aren’t repeating that action the strength of our synapse weakens and we are less efficient
