Brain Function Vocabulary

noun a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

• The synapse is the junction between two nerve cells where communication occurs.
• When two nerve cells connect, it's called a synapse.
• The synapse is like the meeting point for nerve cells to chat.
• In a way, the synapse is like a bridge connecting one nerve cell to another.

noun a person experiencing anterograde amnesia

adjective relating to or denoting a type of amnesia in which a person is unable to remember new information after a specific event

• The patient experienced anterograde amnesia after the accident.
• After the crash, he couldn't remember anything new, that's anterograde amnesia.
• I heard she has anterograde memory loss, poor thing.
• His career seemed to be in an anterograde spiral, always moving forward but never really progressing.

noun a cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and manipulation of information

• Working memory is a cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information.
• I always struggle with my working memory when trying to remember a long list of tasks.
• My working memory is like a sieve - I can never seem to hold onto information for long!
• Think of working memory as your brain's sticky note pad, helping you keep track of important details in the moment.