Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity?

The brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to internal or external changes.

What strengthens a neural pathway?

Frequent use.

What causes unused neural networks to weaken?

Lack of use, leading them to fade away.

How does neuroplasticity occur?

Through rearrangement of connections between neurons in neural networks.

What is synaptic pruning?

The fading of unused synapses while frequently used ones strengthen.

What is the effect of synaptic pruning?

Increased efficiency and functionality of neural communication.

What is long-term potentiation?

The strengthening of synapses through repeated use.

What does long-term potentiation lead to?

A greater level of neural response.