How memories form and how we lose them - Catharine Young

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

synapses

Synapses are the connections between neurons in the brain. They are responsible for transmitting signals between the cells.

  • The synapses in the brain are responsible for learning and memory.

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are responsible for communication between the different parts of the brain. They are involved in everything from moods to emotions to memory.

  • The neurotransmitters are responsible for the mood swings that she experiences.
  • The neurotransmitters are responsible for the memory that she has of the event.

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are responsible for sending signals between different parts of the brain. They are important for controlling the way that the brain functions.

  • The neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for feelings of pleasure.
  • The neurotransmitter serotonin is responsible for feelings of happiness and calm.
potentiation

Potentiation is the process of increasing the potency of a substance. This means that the substance is able to do more damage or cause more symptoms than usual.

  • The drug potentiates the effects of alcohol, which makes them more dangerous.
  • The potentiation of the gas made it difficult to breathe.
falter

To falter is to start to fall or to lose your balance. When you falter on a staircase, you can easily fall down and hurt yourself.

  • She faltered as she walked down the stairs.
  • The horse faltered as it stepped on a rock.
shrinkage

Shrinkage is the decrease in size or amount of something. When something shrinks, it gets smaller or less amount of something.

  • The fabric shrank after being washed.
  • The company is experiencing shrinkage in its sales.
alertness

When you are alert, you are aware and ready to react in a hurry. You are on your guard, and you are ready to fight or run if necessary.

  • He always seems to be alert, even in the middle of the night.
  • Being alert is important because you never know when the danger will come.