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Title: Neurons, synapses and dendrites in memory formation???
Post by: Han123 on October 29, 2014, 06:25:35 pm

Can somebody please outline basically what it is we need to know about memory formation and the structures involved? any help would be great thankyou!

Title: Re: Neurons, synapses and dendrites in memory formation???
Post by: ealam2 on October 29, 2014, 07:19:46 pm

Long term potentiation-
Refers to the long lasting strengthening of synaptic connections of neurons resulting in the enhanced functioning of the neurons.

Neurotransmitters- increased production (functional change-short term memory)

(Structural changes-long term memory)
Axons and dendrites- increase in number and become "bushier"
Synapse-new connections form (synaptic growth) allowing for easier transmission


Hope this is what you're looking for! :)

Title: Re: Neurons, synapses and dendrites in memory formation???
Post by: Han123 on October 29, 2014, 07:50:18 pm

Quote from: ealam2 on October 29, 2014, 07:19:46 pm

Hope this is what you're looking for! :)

Thankyou heaps! Wasn't sure how much detail we actually needed to know, but this sounds great thanks :)

Title: Re: Neurons, synapses and dendrites in memory formation???
Post by: ealam2 on October 29, 2014, 10:01:05 pm

Quote from: Han123 on October 29, 2014, 07:50:18 pm

Thankyou heaps! Wasn't sure how much detail we actually needed to know, but this sounds great thanks :)

You're very welcome and wish you all the best for tomorrow! :)