BI 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Synaptic Plasticity, Human Brain Project, Caffeine
25 May 2017
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This constant change in the synaptic communication between neurons is called synaptic plasticity and is critical for higher brain function including learning and memory. We know a lot about neurons and synapses. Around 6 years old the brain removes synapses. And that leaves more room to learn this continues through life. Neurons connect and then synapses form between them: synapse formation. 8 hrs necessary or 7 hrs at minimum. Neurotransmitters: endorphins, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, serotonin(related a lot to the mood), y-aminobutyric acid and acetylcholine. Serotonin: slight changes in brain activity ( can be due to lower serotonin) Therapy and drugs: handle external and internal factors. Eu has put big money into the human brain project. Brain initiative by us to aid in discover. Chronic pain: no cure, no way to detect, Often used aspirin block production, of chemical that bind. Opioids used for horrid pain: mimic the effect of endorphins,
