Describe the Effects of Fear Conditioning on Dendritic Spines as Demonstrated

question 79

Essay

Describe the effects of fear conditioning on dendritic spines as demonstrated by two-photon excitation microscopy. How do these changes relate to possible changes in synaptic strength?

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Organisms

Living entities that can convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

Primary Endosymbiosis

A symbiotic relationship in which a eukaryotic cell engulfs a prokaryote, leading to the evolution of important cell organelles, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Secondary Endosymbiosis

An evolutionary process by which a eukaryotic cell engulfs another eukaryotic cell, leading to a symbiotic relationship.

Mutualism

A type of symbiotic relationship between organisms of different species where both parties benefit from the interaction.