Week 4- Synaptic & Brain Plasticity Flashcards
1
Q
What is neurogenesis?
A
Plasticity in the adult brain is made possible primarily by the alteration of the synaptic strength by the formation of new connections and by adding new neurogenesis.
2
Q
What drug enhances plasticity and hippocampal neurogenesis?
A
antidepressant medication
3
Q
What is a critical period?
A
It is essential for an experience to occur within a particular interval of time time to allow normal development to occur
4
Q
What is a sensitive period?
A
It is not absolutely critical for something to occur and can happen outside of that interval of time.
