A Long-Lasting Increase in the Strength of Synaptic Responsiveness Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic responsiveness is called:

• A) deep processing.
• B) long-term potentiation.
• C) parallel processing.
• D) state-dependent memory.

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Definitions:

Long-term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from their simultaneous stimulation, associated with learning and memory.

Natural Selection

A process in biological evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, resulting in movement or action.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and memory functions.