Neural Basis of Learning and Memory Flashcards

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What is learning?

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is a relatively permanent change in behaviour as a result of experience

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What is memory?

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is the processing, storage and retrieval of info gained through through learning

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What is neural plasticity?

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is the ability of the brain’s neural structure to be changed due to experience

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What is developmental plasticity?

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development of the brain that occurs before birth

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What is adaptive plasticity?

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changes in the brain that compensate to lost functions or damage to the structure

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What is synaptic plasticity?

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the ability of the synapse to change over time

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What is long-term potentiation?

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involves the physical changes that strengthen the synapse

- growth of new synaptic connections

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What happens in long term potentiation?

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  • more neurotransmitters
  • more receptor sites
  • more action potential
  • dendrites become bushier
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What is long term depression?

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is the weakening of a synapse

- no use of connections

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What happens in long term depression?

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  • less neurotransmitters
  • less action potential
  • less receptor sites
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Why is long term depression good?

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weakens some synapses that aren’t used

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When does the strengthening of a synapse occur?

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when the presynaptic and postsynaptic neuron are repeatedly firing and active at the same time

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What is a neural pathway?

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series of neurons connected to together that send signals from one brain region to another

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What is synaptogenesis?

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when existing synapses are modified or new synapses are produced during the process of learning

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Will a child’s brain or an adult’s brain have more plasticity?

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child

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