Learning

Question 1

What is LTP

Answer 1

Long term potentiation is the process in which there is a strengthen in flow of information between two neurons increases and there is an increase in efficiency in neural transmission

Question 2

What is LTD

Answer 2

Long Term Depression isis the process in which there is a strengthen in flow of information between two neurons decreases and there is a decrease in efficiency in neural transmission

Question 3

Similarities between LTP and LTD

Answer 3

• Both play an important role is neuroplasticity

- Both involve long lasting changes to synaptic communication and the structure of a neuron

Question 4

Consolidation of Memory

Answer 4

The process of converting short term memories to long term memories

• Consolidation takes 30 minutes
• Adrenaline is present when a memory is being consolidated increase the likelihood that it will be remembered

Question 5

Role of Adrenaline

Answer 5

• A type of Neurohormone
• Enhancing survival and preparing the body for vigarious action
• Adrenaline is released when we learn something new → consolidation
• More adrenaline is released during an event that is emotionally arousing (F/F/F response)
• The release of noradrenaline is when a lot of adrenaline is released.
• This releases noradrenaline which activates the amygdala (a brain region)
• The amygdala processes the emotionally arousing experience.