Molecular Bases of Learning and Memory

What is neuronal plasticity?

• The brain's inability to change and adapt in response to experiences and learning.

• The brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences and learning.

• The brain's ability to change and adapt only in response to physical exercise.

• The brain's ability to change and adapt only during childhood.

Define long-term potentiation.

• Process that has no effect on the connection between two neurons

• Process that strengthens the connection between two neurons

• Process that creates a new neuron

• Process that weakens the connection between two neurons

What is an unconditioned response?

• An unconditioned response is a delayed response to a stimulus.

• An unconditioned response is a learned response to a stimulus.

• An unconditioned response is a voluntary response to a stimulus.

• An unconditioned response is an automatic and involuntary response to a stimulus.

Explain the concept of conditioned response.

• A conditioned response is a learned response that occurs when a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

• A conditioned response is a response that is only observed in laboratory settings, not in real-life situations.

• A conditioned response is a response that is only observed in animals, not humans.

• A conditioned response is an automatic response that occurs without any prior learning.

What is short-term memory?

• Temporary storage and manipulation of information in the brain.

• Long-term storage and retrieval of information in the brain.

• The ability to remember events from childhood.

• The process of forgetting information over time.

How does neuronal plasticity contribute to learning and memory?

• Neuronal plasticity strengthens or weakens connections between neurons, facilitating learning and memory.

• Neuronal plasticity hinders the formation of new memories.

• Neuronal plasticity only affects memory, not learning.

• Neuronal plasticity has no impact on learning and memory.

Describe the process of long-term potentiation.

• Long-term potentiation is the strengthening of synapses between neurons, which is the cellular basis for learning and memory.

• Long-term potentiation is the process of transmitting signals between neurons, which is the cellular basis for learning and memory.

• Long-term potentiation is the process of breaking down synapses between neurons, which is the cellular basis for learning and memory.

• Long-term potentiation is the weakening of synapses between neurons, which is the cellular basis for learning and memory.

Give an example of an unconditioned response.

• Salivating in response to the smell of food.

• Sneezing in response to a tickle.

• Crying in response to a sad movie.

• Laughing in response to a funny joke.

Provide an example of a conditioned response.

• Salivating at the sight of a bell

• Jumping at the sound of a bell

• Crying at the sound of a bell

• Salivating at the sound of a bell after it has been repeatedly paired with the presentation of food.

Differentiate between short-term memory and long-term memory.

• Short-term memory is temporary storage, while long-term memory is the ability to store and retrieve information over a longer period of time.

• Short-term memory is the ability to store and retrieve information over a shorter period of time, while long-term memory is the ability to store and retrieve information over a longer period of time.

• Short-term memory and long-term memory are the same thing.

• Short-term memory is the ability to store and retrieve information over a longer period of time, while long-term memory is temporary storage.