synaptic phase
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synaptic — syn·ap·tic (sĭ năpʹtĭk) adj. Of or relating to synapsis or a synapse: synaptic nerve endings; the synaptic phase in meiosis. [From Greek sunaptos, joined together, from sunaptein, to join together. See synapse.] syn·apʹti·cal·ly adv. * * * … Universalium
phase — 1. A stage in the course of change or development. 2. A homogeneous, physically distinct, and separable portion of a heterogeneous system; e.g., oil, gum, and water are three phases of an emulsion. 3. The time relat … Medical dictionary
synapsis — The point for point pairing of homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis. SYN: synaptic phase. [G. a connection, junction] * * * syn·ap·sis sə nap səs n, pl ap·ses .sēz the association of homologous chromosomes with chiasma formation… … Medical dictionary
Long-term potentiation — (LTP) is a persistent increase in synaptic strength following high frequency stimulation of a chemical synapse. Studies of LTP are often carried out in slices of the hippocampus, an important organ for learning and memory. In such studies,… … Wikipedia
Action potential — In physiology, an action potential is a short lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, following a consistent trajectory. Action potentials occur in several types of animal cells, called… … Wikipedia
Neurobiology — is the study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior. [Shepard, G. M. (1994). Neurobiology. 3rd Ed. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0 19 508843 3] It… … Wikipedia
Memory consolidation — is a category of processes that stabilize a memory trace after the initial acquisition.[1] Consolidation is distinguished into two specific processes, synaptic consolidation, which occurs within the first few hours after learning, and system… … Wikipedia
Nervous system — Nerve redirects here. For other uses, see Nerve (disambiguation). This article is about the nervous system. For parts of the nervous system commonly called nerves, see Peripheral nerve. Nervous system The Human N … Wikipedia
Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… … Universalium
End-plate potential — Miniature end plate potentials and end plate spikes recorded from muscle fiber End plate potentials (EPPs) (sometimes called end plate spikes ) are the depolarizations of skeletal muscle fibers caused by neurotransmitters binding to the… … Wikipedia
