Compare and contrast short-term memory and long-term memory relative to the storage capacity and the duration of each.

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Q: LTP in the hippocampus

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Q: Explain how the property of synaptic plasticity makes it viable candidate for learning and memory.

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Q: Describe two abnormalities seen in the brain of Alzheimerdisease patients.

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Q: Describe the brain regions and structures involved in memorystorage and recall.

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Q: Describe the Nernst equation.  What is it used for?

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Q: What process distinguishes a shortterm memory from a longterm one?

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A: K+ channels are layer proteins that permit quick and particular stream of K+ particles over the cell…

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Q: Describe four types of declarative memories and two types of non-declarative memories.

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Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.