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gen bio 1: memory and learning
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Biologyand
Learning:
I.
Memory
and
Learning
→CC
the
process
of
learning
→SEQ
the
process
of
memory
foundation
→CC
memory
types
and
LTP
A.
Neural
Development
nervous
system
-
neurons
and
supporting
cells
neurons
-
excitable
cells
that
transmit
electrical
signals
synapse
-
a
junction
where
a
neuron
sends
a
chemical
signal
to
another
cell
brain
and
nervous
systems
are
made
of
cells
neural
development
-
occurs
before
birth(brain
dev.
And
growth)
genetics
determines
the
basic
structure
of
the
nervous
system
involves:
gene
expression
-
how
your
DNA
is
used
signal
transduction
-
when
expression
occurs
di erent
memories
and
experiences
happen
after
you
are
born
but
we
all
the
same
brain
DNA
B.
Neuronal
Plasticity
after
birth,
your
brain
can
modify
connections
based
on
experiences
neuronal
plasticity
-
modifications
occur
after
birth
the
connections
between
neurons
in
the
brain
are
remodeled
by
experiences,
we
say
they
are
actively
dependent
long-lasting
changes
in
the
brain
that
occur
throughout
your
life
are
memories
neurons
increase
connections
to
each
other
as
you
learn
amt.
of
activity
at
synapses
tells
the
brain
what
is
important
the
learning
process
does
not
increase
brain
cells
but
improves/strengthens
the
connections
between
cells
and
synapses
in
other
words:
new
experiences
cause
your
brain
cells
to
create
connections/memories
practicing
memories
tells
your
brain
WHAT
is
important
neuron
=
nerve
cell
plasticity
=
remodeling
C.
Types
of
Memory
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