Definitions #1 Flashcards
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Implicit learning
unconscious long term memory that is inflexible as it is connected to the conditions where the info was learnt
Non-associative IM
learning about 1 type of stimulus where timing isn’t important as the stimulus doesn’t predict anything
Associative IM
learning relationships between 2 stimuli or stimuli-response
Habitulisation
active process of desensitisation
Sensitisation
enhancing a repose to a stimuli e.g. cocktail party phenomenon
Classical conditioning
learning the importance of a predictor stimuli
Operant conditioning
random activity becomes paired w/ +ve or -ve reinforcement
Long term potentiation
mechanism by which long-lasting, activity dependent changes in synaptic strength are generated by high frequency stimulation of the pre-synaptic neurone
Early LTP
involved increase in synapse sensitivity w/o gene transcription or mRNA translation
Late LTP
involves new gene transcription and mRNA translation = increase in no. of AMPA receptor and increase of size of synaptic connection
(involved in memory consolidation)
NMDA
normally blocked by Mg^(2+) ions
AMPA
normally allow Na+/K+ to enter cell when activated by glutamate (neurotransmitter)
NO
retrograde signalling molecule produced by CREB signalling + acts upon pre-synaptic bouton
(D,L)-AP5
NMDA-R antagonist that stops NMDA from functioning
Ca(v)1.2
voltage gated Ca2+ channel that plays a key role in LTP
Orientation
male fly recognises female (via vision + olfaction), then orientates so his head is behind her + taps on abdominal (taste)
Wing extension
wing closest to female head extends + vibrates (audition + olfaction signals for female) = mating song
Mean courtship index
total courtship time (s)/observation time (s)
Name the part involved in fly auditory processing.
Johnston’s organ
Sexually dimorphic receptor
have difference responses in males and females e.g. cVA receptor
Name chemicals that a female fly secretes.
~ 7,11-HD
~ 7,11_ND
Name chemicals that a male fly secretes.
~ cVA
~7-T
~ 7-P
