Biological Bases of Memory

Definition

The biological bases of memory refer to the physical processes and structures in the brain that underlie the encoding, storage, and retrieval of memories.

Related terms

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical messengers in the brain that play a crucial role in transmitting signals between neurons.

Synaptic Plasticity:

The ability of synapses (connections between neurons) to change and adapt over time, which is essential for learning and memory.

Hippocampus:

A region in the brain that plays a critical role in forming new memories.