Synaptic Connections

Definition

Synaptic connections are the communication links between neurons, where information is transmitted via chemical signals called neurotransmitters. These connections allow for the transmission and processing of information in the brain.

Related terms

Plasticity:

The brain's ability to change and reorganize its neural pathways based on experience or learning.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP): A process that strengthens synaptic connections, making them more efficient at transmitting signals.

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical substances released by neurons that transmit signals across synapses to other neurons.