Neuroplasticity
links: reference: 10-21-2021
Neuroplasticity #
Synaptic Plasticity #
The ability for Synapses to strengthen or weaken over time. Memories are thought to be encoded by modification of synaptic strength.
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t=0 is when the presynaptic receptor fires. Essentially, LTD is induced when the posynaptic fires before it, and LTP occurs if it fires after the presynaptic receptor (or did I mean synapse?.
LTP (Long-term potentiation) #
Persistent strengthening of synapses, based on recent patterns of activity.