Long term memory

Long term memory

1. The process of consolidation

   • takes the brain state in active memory
   • stores the brain state in long term memory by modifying synapses on the dendrites of neurons
   • - changing of memory when recalling it

2. Glial cells

   • The most abundant ones are the astrocyte cells
     • provide nutrients to neurons
     • maintain extracellular ion balance
     • are involved in repair after injury
     • have a role in learning

3. Important facts

   • memories are interwined with each other
     • as we learn new things old memories also change
   • both consolidation and reconsolidation occur during sleep

4. Tips

   • space learning over time
   • the material learned at once fades repidly