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As [[Neuronal synapse|neuronal synapses]] are formed, they do not remain constant for life. Variation in electrical activity can lead to different rearrangements of the circuit connections. This means that synaptic transmission at a given [[Synapse|synapse]] can change in response to a sensory input from an external source such as past experiences. Synaptic plasticity is simply the ability of a synapse to strengthen or weaken in response to frequent increases or decreases in activity, over a period of time. [[Long-term Potentiation|Long-Term Potentiation]] (LTP) is an example of synaptic plasticity. LTP is widely considered as one of the major cellular mechanisms that underlies our memory and learning abilities.<ref name="The Discovery of Long Term Potentiation">http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/358/1432/617</ref> | As [[Neuronal synapse|neuronal synapses]] are formed, they do not remain constant for life. Variation in electrical activity can lead to different rearrangements of the circuit connections. This means that synaptic transmission at a given [[Synapse|synapse]] can change in response to a sensory input from an external source such as past experiences. Synaptic plasticity is simply the ability of a synapse to strengthen or weaken in response to frequent increases or decreases in activity, over a period of time. [[Long-term Potentiation|Long-Term Potentiation]] (LTP) is an example of synaptic plasticity. LTP is widely considered as one of the major cellular mechanisms that underlies our memory and learning abilities.<ref name="The Discovery of Long Term Potentiation">http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/358/1432/617</ref> Long Term Potentiation occurs when signal transmission across a synapse is increased in the long term due to repeated activity across a synapse in the short term. | ||
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As neuronal synapses are formed, they do not remain constant for life. Variation in electrical activity can lead to different rearrangements of the circuit connections. This means that synaptic transmission at a given synapse can change in response to a sensory input from an external source such as past experiences. Synaptic plasticity is simply the ability of a synapse to strengthen or weaken in response to frequent increases or decreases in activity, over a period of time. Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) is an example of synaptic plasticity. LTP is widely considered as one of the major cellular mechanisms that underlies our memory and learning abilities.[1] Long Term Potentiation occurs when signal transmission across a synapse is increased in the long term due to repeated activity across a synapse in the short term.