In horse racing, these definitions may differ: For example, in the British Isles, Thoroughbred horse racing defines colts and fillies as less than five years old. However, Australian Thoroughbred racing defines colts and fillies as less than four years old.
For the general concept of brain plasticity, see neuroplasticity. In neuroscience, synaptic plasticity is the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time, in response to increases or decreases in their activity. Plastic change also results from the alteration of the number of neurotransmitter receptors located on a synapse.
postÂ·synÂ·apÂ·tic memÂ·brane. That part of the plasma membrane of a neuron or muscle fiber with which an axon terminal forms a synaptic junction. postsynaptic membrane. the excitable membrane of the DENDRITE next to the AXON at a synapse, that receives the nerve impulse.