Synapstic Plasticity

Question 1

Define plasticity

Answer 1

capacity of nervous system to adapt and change in response to stimuli

Question 2

Long-term potentation ( LTP)

Answer 2

persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent stimuli that results in long-lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons

Question 3

Long-term potentation ( LTD)

Answer 3

Persistent weakening of synapses based on recent stimuli.

Produces long-lasting decrease in synaptic strength.

Question 4

What receptors are involved in synaptic plasticity ( i.e. LTP and LTD )

Answer 4

NMDA

AMPA