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Chapter 3.1 Flashcards

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Biological Psychologists/ Neuroscientists

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-study the brain and behaviour

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Phrenology

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-exploration of the shape, size, and protrusions of the cranium
-super popular in 1820s
-incorrect map of the mind
-pseudoscience; was falsifiable

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Original Phrenology Beliefs

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-brain is sole organ of the mind
-character traits + intelligence are inherited
-differences between people result from structural brain differences

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Disproved Phrenology Beliefs

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-it was found that areas they thought corresponded to traits did not lead to deficits

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Phrenology Example

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Scientists saw bumps or divots in the shape of neural areas as strengths or weaknesses in traits and brain functions

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Electrical Stimulation

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-investigating brain function by electrically stimulating brain during neurosurgery
-supported that neural communication was electrical

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Wilder Penfield

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-American-Canadian neurosurgeon
-integral to development and expansion of this technique (electrical stimulation of the brain during surgery)
-“Burnt Toast” video

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Lesion Studies

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-specific area was damaged to understand the impairment
-done on animal models

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Electroencephalograph (EEG)

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-recording of the brain’s electrical activity at the surface of the skull
-developed by Hans Berger in 1929
-tells which areas of brain are active during specific tasks

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EEG Advantages

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-non-invasive
-high temporal resolution

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EEG Disadvantges

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-doesn’t tell us about individual cell activity
-doesn’t tell us about brain region activation with accuracy or in the deep brain

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Computed Tomography (CT) Scans

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-scanning technique using multiple x-rays to construct 3D images

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CT Scan Advantages

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-good for detecting dense tissue

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CT Scan Disadvantages

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-static image
-do details of activity

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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-technique that uses magnetic fields to indirectly visualize brain structure
-detect soft tissue

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Advantages of MRI Over CT

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-detects soft tissue
-higher spacial resolution

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Disadvantages of MRI

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-expensive
-static image
-no details regarding activity

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

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-imaging technique that measures consumption of glucose-like molecules
-yields a picture of neural activity in different brain regions
-measures changes in activity in response to stimuli

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PET Scan Advantages

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-can attach radioactive isotopes to drugs to see where they are used
-shows activity

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PET Scan Disadvantages

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-invasive
-poor time course (static image)
-poor spatial resolution

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Functional MRI (fMRI)

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-uses magnetic fields to visualize brain activity
-detects changes in blood oxygenation and flow that occur in response to neural activity

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fMRI Advantages

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-see activity with good image clarity

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fMRI Disadvantages

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-sensitive to motion
-spatial resolution is just ok
-expensive
-poor temporal resolution (better than PET/CT)

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Spatial Resolution

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-ability to tell you which area is active
-ability to differentiate two adjacent structures as being distinct from each other

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Temporal Resolution

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-ability to tell you exactly when the activation happened

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Static Image

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-image doesn’t move

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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-applies strong and quickly changing magnetic fields to the surface of the skull that can either enhance or interrupt brain function
-allows us to see which brain areas are involved in processes

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TMS Advantages

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-can inhibit neural function
-allows us to infer causation

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TMS Disadvantages

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-can cause seizures if incorrectly used
-doesn’t work on deep brain, only cortex

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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

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-measures brain activity by detecting tiny magnetic fields generated by the brain

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MEG Advantages

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-excellent temporal resolution
-reasonable spatial resolution

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MEG Disadvantages

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-not good at detecting deep brain activity
-expensive
-high degree of expertise required

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

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-electrodes are implanted within brain to provide stimulation detection to certain areas
-treatment of neuropsychological conditions
-assesses brain activity

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DBS Disadvantages

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-invasive - requires neurosurgery
-researchers have no control of where electrodes go
-must be implanted for medical purposes

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Localization of Function

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-certain brain areas are found to be particularly active during a specific psychological task
-caution for claims with limited evidence

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Multiple Brain Regions

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-multiple areas of the brain contribute to certain functions
-complex functions unlikely to be contained to one area
-depends on the task
-ie. Brocas Area

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Brocas Area

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-well known role in speech production
-also role in recognition of musical notes

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Lateralization

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cognitive function that relies more on one side of the brain over the other

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Split-brain Surgery

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Procedure that involves severing the corpus callosum to reduce the spread of epileptic seizures

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Neuron

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-nerve cell specialized for communication
-the brain has ~100 billion neurons

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Cell Body (Soma)

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-central region of the neuron
-manufactures cell components
-contains the nucleus (protein manufacture)

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Dendrites

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-portion of neuron that receives signals
-branchlike extensions

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Axon

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-portion of the neuron that sends signals

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Axon Terminal

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-knoblike structure at the far end
-releases synaptic vesicles

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Synaptic Vesicle

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-spherical sac containing neurotransmitters

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Neurotransmitter

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-chemical messenger specialized for communication from neuron to neuron

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Information within a cell

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-electrical communication

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Information between cells

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-chemical communication (synapse)

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Synapse

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-space between two connecting neurons through which messages are transmitted chemically

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Synaptic Cleft

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-gap in which NTs are released from the axon terminal

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Glial Cells

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-cell in nervous system that plays a role in the formation of myelin and the BBB
-responds to injury, removes debris, enhances learning and memory

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Myelin Sheath

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-glial cells wrapped around axons that act as insulators of the neurons signal

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Astrocytes

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-responsible for the BBB
-embryo development
-thought, memory, immune system

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Oligodendrocytes

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-promotes new connections among nerve cells
-aid in healing
-produces myelin sheath

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Resting Potential

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-electrical change difference (-60 to -70 mV)
-when neuron is not being stimulated or inhibited

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Threshold

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-membrane potential necessary to trigger an action potential
-all-or-none law

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Action Potential

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-electrical impulse that travels down the axon
-triggers the release of NTs

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Absolute Refractory Period

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-time during which another action potential is impossible
-limits maximal firing rate

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Graded Potentials

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-postsynaptic potentials that can be excitatory or inhibitory depending on +/- charge flow across membrane

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Relative Refractory Period

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-interval of time when a second action potential can be initiated
-will require a greater stimulus than before

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All or None Law

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-cell depolarizes or it does not
-stronger signals ≠ stronger action potentials
-stronger signals = more action potentials

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Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential (EPSP)

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-graded potential in a dendrite that is caused by excitatory synaptic transmission

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Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential (IPSP)

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-graded potential in a dendrite that is caused by inhibitory synaptic transmission

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Receptor Site

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location that uniquely recognizes a NT

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Reuptake

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-recycling of NTs by presynaptic axon terminals

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Neurotransmitter Synthesis

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-occurs in presynaptic terminals
-enzymes transported to cytoplasm

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Neurotransmitter Storage

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-stored in synaptic vesicles in presynaptic axons

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Excitatory NTs

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-excite the nervous system
-increase activity

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Inhibitory NTs

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-inhibit nervous system
-decrease activity

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Glutamate

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-main excitatory NT
-sensory and learning
-alcohol and sensory enhancers

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GABA

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-main inhibitory NT
-alcohol and anti-anxiety

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Norepinephrine

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-both excitatory and inhibitory
-cortical arousal
-amphetamine and methamphetamine

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Acetlycholine

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-cortical arousal
-attention
-memory
-muscle contraction
-nicotine, botox, memory enhancers

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Dopamine

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-motor function
-pleasure
-Leva dopa (Parkinsons), antipsychotics

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Serotonin

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-mood regulation
-aggression
-sleep-wake cycles
-temperature
-anti-depressants

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Endorphins

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-pain killer
-codeine, morphine, heroin

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Anandamide

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-pain killer
-appetite increase
-THC

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Psychoactive Drugs

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-impact the nervous system

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Agonist

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-drug enhances activity at the receptor site
-either binds to receptor or blocks reuptake

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Antagonist

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-drug reduces activity at the receptor site
-binds to receptor site and blocks NTs

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Neural Plasticity

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-ability of neurons in the nervous system to change over time
-change in structure or function

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Plasticity over development

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-brain doesn’t fully mature until early adulthood
-brain changes even in later years
-4 parts:

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Growth

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-of dendrites and axons in the nervous system

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Synaptogenesis

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-formation of new synapses

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Pruning

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-death of certain neurons
-retraction of axons to remove connections that aren’t useful

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Myelination

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-insulation of axons with a myelin sheath

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Neural Plasticity and Learning

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-brains change as we learn
-creation of new synapses
-potentiation
-structural plasticity

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Potentiation

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-increased connection and communication among neurons
-strengthening of existing connections

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Structural Plasticity

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-change in the shape of neurons

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Neural Plasticity following Injury and Degeneration

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-neural connections can take the place of others

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Neurogenesis

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-creation of new neurons in the adult brain

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Stem Cells

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-a cell having the capacity to differentiate into more specialized cells
-used to repair and replace

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