What Histological Changes Occur During Neuronal Plasticity?
Several histological changes can occur during neuronal plasticity, including:
Synaptogenesis - The formation of new synapses between neurons. Dendritic branching - The growth and retraction of dendritic branches to form new connections. Axonal sprouting - The growth of new axon terminals to form additional synapses. Synaptic pruning - The removal of weak or unnecessary synapses to strengthen more important connections. Myelination changes - The alteration in the myelination of axons which can affect the speed of signal transmission.
