The amygdala and hippocampus are described as “best buddies” in the context of memory. What specific contribution does the amygdala make to declarative memory formation?

How is habituation demonstrated in Aplysia to study changes in neuronal response?

If membrane permeability to K⁺ increases without changing ion concentrations, membrane potential will:

What is the key difference between a critical period and a sensitive period in neural development?

The resting membrane potential of a neuron is determined by:

Why is local protein synthesis especially important in dendrites?

NLGN3 and NRXN1 are both high-confidence ASD genes. What functional relationship do these proteins have at the synapse?

Sperry’s chemoaffinity hypothesis predicted a precise molecular lock-and-key match between each axon and its target. What did modern work reveal about the actual mechanism?

Why is sensitization in Aplysia NOT considered an example of classical conditioning?

A clinician is evaluating whether SSRIs might benefit a patient with ADHD who also has comorbid depression. Based on the class discussion, what is a key limitation in interpreting the evidence base for this approach?