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

Compare and contrast the neural plasticity mechanisms of presynaptic acilitation & presynaptic inhibition. How many neurons are involved in hese plasticity mechanisms, i.e. homosynaptic vs. heterosynaptic? You should discuss frequency of action potentials in the first neuron, any activity of other neurons, and effect on amplitude of graded potentials in the final neuron in the series. Is the final neuron more or ess 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

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

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