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Question 1

Describe what happens when you learn new information.

Answer 1

Neurons in the brain fire and send chemical neurotransmitters into the synapse. When this repeatedly happens the same neurons continuously send messages between each other it leads to stronger connections between those neurons (This improves their efficiency)

Question 2

What is long-term potentiation?

Answer 2

This is when repeated stimulation of one nerve cell triggers the stimulation of the next cell, which leads to memory formation

Question 3

How does glutamate and acetylcholine impact memory?

Answer 3

Glutamate helps with memory creation, by strengthening synaptic connections. Acetylcholine helps with working memory and memory function

Question 4

If there are low levels of acetylcholine what may happen?

Answer 4

If levels are low it could be a sign of aging-related dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, a person may experience memory deterioration

Question 5

Which areas of the brain work with explicit and implicit memory?

Answer 5

Explicit memory: Hippocampus and frontal lobe. Implicit memory: Cerebellum and basal ganglia

Question 6

How does the amygdala impact memory?

Answer 6

It can lead to the creation of memories. Different emotional reactions from situations can help create strong memories, such as flashbulb memories