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Dendritic spines (memory bumps) grow in the synapse when the nerve is stimulated by sensory input.
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Dendritic spines (memory bumps) grow in the synapse when the nerve is stimulated by sensory input.

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This mechanism allows stronger and stronger connections to be formed making the memory more permanent in the mind.
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