20 Questions
Which type of memory is associated with past experience and cannot be declared verbally?
Procedural memory
Which neural substrate is associated with declarative memory?
Hippocampus
Which type of memory holds events or facts for days, months, or years after storage?
Long-term memory
Which type of memory is not easily disrupted and has a limited holding capacity?
Short-term memory
What is the process of creating new neurons called?
Neurogenesis
Which factor is associated with decreased neurogenesis in the hippocampus?
Depression
Which type of memory is involved in remembering things in space?
Spatial memory
What is the role of NMDA receptors in the acquisition and consolidation of memories?
They are involved in the strengthening of connections to remember
Which type of stimulation leads to long term potentiation (LTP)?
High frequency stimulation
What happens to synapses during long term depression (LTD)?
They become weaker and less likely to fire in the future
What is the main characteristic of sea slugs that makes them a good model system for studying neurons?
They have few and large neurons
What did Eric Kandel and his colleagues win the Nobel Prize for?
Their research on sea slugs
Which neurotransmitter is reduced in Alzheimer's disease?
Acetylcholine
What is one of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
Which receptor types does acetylcholine bind to?
Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors
What can disrupt memory processing?
Atropine
What happens to acetylcholine cells in Alzheimer's disease?
They undergo cell death
Which cognitive function is impaired in Alzheimer's disease?
Language processing
What is apraxia?
Loss of ability to coordinate movements
What is agnosia?
Loss of ability to recognize objects or people
Test your knowledge on the neurobiology of learning and memory with this quiz! Explore the definition of learning and memory, different types of memory, and their associations.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
