Synapse
Synapse
The connection point between two neurons where signals are transmitted from one cell to the next.
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A synapse is a tiny gap between two neurons where signals are passed through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. When an electrical signal reaches the synapse in one neuron, chemicals are released that carry the message to the next neuron. Repeated activity and learning strengthen synaptic connections — a process known as long-term potentiation. Conversely, synapses that go unused can weaken or disappear over time. This flexibility of synapses forms the very foundation of learning and memory.
Mindy here: Think of synapses like pathways in a forest — the more you walk a path, the clearer and stronger it becomes.
💡 Real-Life Example
Every time you learn something new, your synaptic connections grow stronger. This is captured in the saying: 'Neurons that fire together, wire together.'
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