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What is the function of the Schaffer collateral pathway in the hippocampus?

  • It carries sensory information to the amygdala
  • It regulates emotional memory encoding in the prefrontal cortex
  • It transmits motor commands from the cerebellum
  • It connects the CA3 and CA1 regions, facilitating LTP (correct)

    • Which process weakens synaptic connections in the cerebellum, allowing for the refinement of motor skills?

  • Sensitization
  • Habituation
  • Long-term depression (LTD) (correct)
  • Long-term potentiation (LTP)

    • What is the acquisition of new information or modification of existing knowledge and behaviors?

  • Memory
  • Learning (correct)
  • Recall
  • Cognition

    • What is involved in storing, retrieving, and using information that has been learned?

    <p>Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is procedural memory?

    <p>Implicit memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for procedural memory?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory is involved in recalling your first day at school?

    <p>Episodic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning involves forming a connection between stimuli?

    <p>Associative learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is crucial for memory formation?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an unconditioned stimulus?

    <p>A stimulus that elicits a natural response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which synaptic connections become stronger with frequent activation?

    <p>Long-term potentiation (LTP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory involves facts and events?

    <p>Declarative memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unconscious influence of a stimulus on response to another stimulus?

    <p>Priming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is known for processing emotional stimuli?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mineral is crucial for synaptic plasticity?

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process weakens synaptic connections through low-frequency stimulation?

    <p>Long-term depression (LTD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is critical for working memory and decision-making?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a form of non-declarative memory?

    <p>Procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is associated with emotional memory?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with synaptic transmission?

    <p>Glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the loss of ability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia?

    <p>Damage to the hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the removal of AMPA receptors from the synaptic membrane associated with?

    <p>Long-term depression (LTD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure processes emotional stimuli, particularly fear and reward?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a decreased response to repeated exposure to a stimulus called?

    <p>Habituation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor is essential for synaptic plasticity?

    <p>NMDA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory includes information about facts and general knowledge?

    <p>Semantic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of long-term storage of information?

    <p>To maintain information over extended periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a significant role in synaptic plasticity related to calcium?

    <p>Calcium (Ca2+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleus of the amygdala is linked to processing emotional responses?

    <p>Central nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of repeating a behavior?

    <p>Negative reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the brain is heavily involved in motor coordination?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the process of learning?

    <p>The acquisition of new information or modification of existing knowledge and behaviours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Memory is the process by which humans:

    <p>Store, retrieve, and use information that has been learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of declarative memory?

    <p>Procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is primarily involved in motor learning?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory involves the conscious recall of facts and events?

    <p>Declarative memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of episodic memory?

    <p>Remembering your first day at school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of learning involves the connection between a stimulus and a response?

    <p>Associative learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure helps form new declarative memories, such as facts and events?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus is paired with:

    <p>An unconditioned stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is long-term potentiation (LTP)?

    <p>A process by which synaptic connections become stronger with frequent activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of memory is NOT part of non-declarative memory?

    <p>Semantic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Priming is best described as:

    <p>The unconscious influence of a stimulus on response to another stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brain region is primarily involved in emotional learning and memory?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In long-term potentiation (LTP), which ion is key to triggering the signalling cascade in the postsynaptic neuron?

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the process of long-term depression (LTD) in the hippocampus?

    <p>Weakening synaptic connections through low-frequency stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is critical for error correction during motor learning?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes declarative memory?

    <p>Conscious recall of facts and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the prefrontal cortex play in learning and memory?

    <p>Working memory and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about procedural memory?

    <p>It is a form of non-declarative memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is responsible for storing emotional memories, particularly those related to fear?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following neurotransmitters is released during long-term potentiation in the hippocampus?

    <p>Glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes anterograde amnesia?

    <p>Loss of ability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of non-declarative memory involves the learning of motor skills and habits?

    <p>Procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurs during long-term depression (LTD) in the hippocampus?

    <p>Removal of AMPA receptors from the synaptic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basolateral complex of the amygdala plays a key role in:

    <p>Processing emotional stimuli, particularly fear and reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes habituation in non-associative learning?

    <p>A decreased response to repeated exposure of a stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In long-term potentiation (LTP) in the hippocampus, what receptor is blocked by Mg2+ ions before repeated stimulation?

    <p>NMDA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is responsible for storing general knowledge such as facts about the world?

    <p>Semantic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of working memory?

    <p>Long-term storage of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion's influx triggers a cascade of intracellular signalling events that strengthen synapses during LTP?

    <p>Calcium (Ca2+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main output region of the amygdala, which sends projections to the hypothalamus and brainstem?

    <p>Central nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the cerebellum, which neurons are responsible for refining motor skills and correcting movement errors?

    <p>Purkinje cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In associative learning, classical conditioning involves linking a neutral stimulus with:

    <p>An unconditioned stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of memory involves subconscious learning of habits and skills like typing or riding a bike?

    <p>Procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following brain regions plays a key role in forming long-term declarative memories?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the mossy fibres in cerebellar long-term potentiation (LTP)?

    <p>They synapse onto granule cells, releasing glutamate to strengthen synapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following brain regions is critical for working memory and decision-making?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Long-term depression (LTD) in the cerebellum primarily involves the removal of which receptor from the synapse?

    <p>AMPA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is required for long-term depression (LTD) to occur in Purkinje cells?

    <p>Simultaneous activation of climbing and parallel fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of protein kinase C (PKC) in long-term depression (LTD) in the cerebellum?

    <p>It triggers the removal of AMPA receptors from the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes sensitization in non-associative learning?

    <p>Increased response to repeated exposure of a stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the medial nucleus of the amygdala?

    <p>It processes olfactory information and associates it with emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region integrates and organizes information before passing it on to the hippocampus for memory processing?

    <p>Entorhinal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

    <p>Associating the sound of a bell with the arrival of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in long-term potentiation (LTP) at CA3-CA1 synapses in the hippocampus?

    <p>Glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the central nucleus of the amygdala?

    <p>It sends projections to various parts of the brain, mediating physiological stress responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to AMPA receptors during long-term depression (LTD) in the cerebellum?

    <p>They are removed from the synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

    <p>Taking medication to avoid pain in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned stimulus?

    <p>A stimulus that elicits a response before any conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to dendritic spines in long-term depression (LTD) over time?

    <p>They shrink in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the process of neuroplasticity?

    <p>The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of non-associative learning?

    <p>Habituation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) play in long-term potentiation (LTP)?

    <p>It promotes the insertion of additional AMPA receptors into the synaptic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the entorhinal cortex in memory formation?

    <p>It integrates sensory and cognitive information before passing it to the hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is primarily involved in processing fear-related emotional stimuli?

    <p>Amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following memory processes is most closely associated with synaptic plasticity?

    <p>Memory consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to synaptic strength in long-term potentiation (LTP)?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In long-term depression (LTD), what enzyme is activated that leads to the removal of AMPA receptors from the synapse?

    <p>Calcineurin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key difference between long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) in the hippocampus?

    <p>LTP involves high-frequency stimulation, whereas LTD involves low-frequency stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is responsible for recalling personal experiences and events tied to specific times and places?

    <p>Episodic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is involved in coordinating motor learning and adjusting movement commands during practice?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of protein phosphatases in long-term depression (LTD)?

    <p>They remove AMPA receptors from the synaptic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the hippocampus in memory?

    <p>Converting short-term memories into long-term memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In long-term potentiation (LTP), what triggers the removal of magnesium ions (Mg2+) from NMDA receptors?

    <p>High-frequency stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of memory involves recalling information without conscious awareness?

    <p>Procedural memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In long-term potentiation (LTP), what happens when NMDA receptors are activated?

    <p>Calcium influx into the postsynaptic neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about priming?

    <p>It alters behaviour or thoughts based on prior experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the difference between associative and non-associative learning?

    <p>Associative learning involves forming a connection between stimuli, while non-associative learning involves changes in response to a single stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region receives sensory information from the thalamus and cortex and processes emotional stimuli?

    <p>Basolateral complex of the amygdala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when low-frequency stimulation occurs at a CA3-CA1 synapse in the hippocampus?

    <p>LTD is induced, weakening the synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure plays a role in converting short-term memories into long-term ones?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In operant conditioning, what is negative reinforcement?

    <p>Removing an unpleasant stimulus after a behaviour to increase the likelihood of repeating the behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is primarily responsible for motor coordination and procedural learning?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning and Memory

    • Learning is the process of acquiring new information or modifying existing knowledge and behaviours.
    • Memory is the process of storing, retrieving, and using information that has been learned
    • Declarative memory is the conscious recall of facts and events, and it includes semantic memory, episodic memory, and explicit memory.
    • Procedural memory is a type of non-declarative memory that involves the subconscious learning of skills and habits.
    • The hippocampus is a brain region primarily involved in forming new declarative memories.
    • The amygdala is a brain region primarily involved in emotional learning and memory, particularly fear.
    • The cerebellum is a brain region primarily involved in motor learning and error correction.
    • The prefrontal cortex is a brain region primarily involved in working memory and decision-making.

    Types of Learning

    • Associative learning involves forming a connection between two stimuli.
      • Classical conditioning: Pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus that elicits a response.
      • Operant conditioning: Learning through reinforcement (reward) or punishment.
    • Non-associative Learning: Changes in response to a single stimulus.
      • Habituation: Decreased response to repeated exposure of a stimulus.
      • Sensitization: Increased response to repeated exposure of a stimulus.

    Long-Term Potentiation and Depression

    • Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a strengthening of synaptic connections through repeated activation.
      • NMDA receptors are blocked by magnesium ions until repeated stimulation depolarizes the postsynaptic neuron.
      • Calcium influx triggers a cascade of intracellular signalling events that strengthen synapses.
      • Glutamate is the neurotransmitter primarily involved in LTP at CA3-CA1 synapses in the hippocampus.
    • Long-term depression (LTD) is a weakening of synaptic connections due to low-frequency stimulation.
      • Calcium influx activates protein phosphatases that promote the removal of AMPA receptors from the synaptic membrane.
      • The weakening of synaptic connections allows for the fine-tuning of motor skills and error correction during learning.

    Memory Processes

    • Memory consolidation involves the process of converting short-term memories into long-term memories.
    • Memory retrieval involves accessing stored information from memory.
    • Memory rehearsal involves repeating information to strengthen its storage in memory.
    • Forgetting is the inability to recall information, which can be due to various factors such as interference, decay, and lack of retrieval cues.

    Neuroplasticity

    • Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
    • It is crucial for learning and memory as it allows the brain to adapt to new experiences and information.

    Purkinje Cells

    • Located in the cerebellum
    • Receive input from parallel fibers and climbing fibers

    Unconditioned Stimulus

    • A stimulus that elicits an automatic, unlearned response

    Procedural Memory

    • Stores information about how to perform skills and habits
    • Examples include riding a bike or playing a musical instrument

    Hippocampus

    • Key for forming new memories
    • Involved in transferring short-term memories to long-term memories

    Synaptic Plasticity

    • The ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time
    • Plays a crucial role in learning and memory

    Prefrontal Cortex

    • Responsible for executive functions, including planning, decision-making, and working memory

    AMPA Receptor

    • A type of glutamate receptor involved in synaptic plasticity
    • Plays a role in long-term potentiation (LTP)

    Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

    • A long-lasting strengthening of synapses
    • Triggered by high-frequency stimulation of the synapse

    Long-Term Depression (LTD)

    • A long-lasting weakening of synapses
    • Induced by low-frequency stimulation of the synapse

    Amygdala

    • Plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety
    • Involved in the formation of emotional memories

    Entorhinal Cortex

    • Acts as a gateway between the hippocampus and other parts of the brain
    • Plays a role in spatial navigation and forming new memories

    Classical Conditioning

    • A type of associative learning
    • Involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus that elicits a response

    Glutamate

    • An excitatory neurotransmitter involved in synaptic plasticity
    • Facilitates LTP and LTD

    Stress Response

    • A physiological reaction to stressors, involving the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis

    Memory Consolidation

    • The process of converting short-term memories into long-term memories
    • Takes place over time and is facilitated by sleep

    Calcineurin

    • A calcium-dependent protein phosphatase
    • Plays a role in LTD by removing AMPA receptors from the synaptic membrane

    Episodic Memory

    • A type of memory that stores personal experiences and events
    • Involves the hippocampus and other brain regions

    Cerebellum

    • Plays a key role in motor control, balance, and coordination
    • Also involved in procedural memory and classical conditioning

    Habituation

    • A decrease in response to a repeated stimulus
    • A form of non-associative learning

    Operant Conditioning

    • A type of learning where behavior is modified by its consequences
    • Involves reinforcement and punishment

    Associative Learning

    • Learning that involves associating two or more stimuli
    • Examples include classical conditioning and operant conditioning

    Non-Associative Learning

    • Learning that involves changes in response to a single stimulus
    • Examples include habituation and sensitization

    Basolateral Complex

    • A region within the amygdala
    • Involved in processing emotional information and fear conditioning

    Neurogenesis

    • The formation of new neurons
    • Plays a role in brain plasticity and learning throughout life

    Synaptic Pruning

    • The elimination of synapses
    • A process that refines brain circuitry during development and adulthood

    Hippocampal Schaffer Collateral Pathway

    • A pathway within the hippocampus that connects the CA3 and CA1 regions
    • Facilitates LTP

    Neural Plasticity

    • The brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experience
    • Underlies learning, memory, and recovery from brain injury

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