Compare and contrast the neural plasticity mechanisms of synaptic depression & synaptic facilitation. How many neurons are involved in these plasticity mechanisms, i.e. homosynaptic vs. heterosynaptic? You should discuss frequency of action potentials in the first neuron, any activity of other neurons, and effects on amplitude of graded potentials in the final neuron in the series. Is the final neuron more or less likely to produce action potentials following the activation of each plasticity mechanism?

Compare and contrast the neural plasticity mechanisms of synaptic depression & synaptic facilitation. How many neurons are involved in these plasticity mechanisms, i.e. homosynaptic vs. heterosynaptic? You should discuss frequency of action potentials in the first neuron, any activity of other neurons, and effects on amplitude of graded potentials in the final neuron in the series. Is the final neuron more or less likely to produce action potentials following the activation of each plasticity mechanism?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

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