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Synaptic plasticity — In neuroscience, synaptic plasticity is the ability of the connection, or synapse, between two neurons to change in strength. There are several underlying mechanisms that cooperate to achieve synaptic plasticity, including changes in the quantity … Wikipedia
synaptic plasticity — Change in the properties of a synapse, usually in the context of learning and memory. Very few synapses provide simple 1:1 transfer of action potentials, and very small changes in the efficiency of a synapse (usually mediated by changes in either … Dictionary of molecular biology
Plasticity — generally means ability to permanently change or deform. (It differs from elasticity , which refers to ability to change temporarily and revert back to original form.)More specific meanings include:In the sciences* Plasticity (physics): In… … Wikipedia
Synaptic augmentation — Augmentation is one of four components of short term synaptic plasticity that increases the probability of releasing synaptic vesicles during and after repetitive stimulation such that :A(t) = [{ m Transmitter Release}(t)/ { m Transmitter… … Wikipedia
Synaptic weight — In neuroscience and computer science, synaptic weight refers to the strength or amplitude of a connection between two nodes, corresponding in biology to the amount of influence the firing of one neuron has on another. The term is typically used… … Wikipedia
Nonsynaptic plasticity — Brain connectivity network Nonsynaptic plasticity is a form of neuroplasticity that involves modification of ion channel function in the axon, dendrites, and cell body that results in specific changes in the integration of EPSPs and IPSPs, thus… … Wikipedia
Developmental plasticity — is a general term referring to changes in neural connections during development as a result of environmental interactions as well as neural changes induced by learning. Much like neuroplasticity or brain plasticity, developmental plasticity is… … Wikipedia
Spike timing dependent plasticity — (STDP) is a general term for functional changes in neurons and at synapses that are sensitive to the timing of action potentials in connected neurons. The phrase STDP typically refers to increases or decreases in the efficacy of synaptic… … Wikipedia
Motor unit plasticity — The motor unit consists of a voluntary alpha motoneuron and all of the collective muscle fibers that it controls, known as the effector muscle. The alpha motoneuron communicates with acetylcholine receptors on the motor end plate of the effector… … Wikipedia
neuronal plasticity — Ability of nerve cells to change their properties eg. by sprouting new processes, making new synapses or altering the strength of existing synapses. See long term potentiation and synaptic plasticity … Dictionary of molecular biology
