Anatomical Changes in Neural Circuits (Such as Growth or Loss

question 66

Multiple Choice

Anatomical changes in neural circuits (such as growth or loss of synapses) seem to be responsible for _____ forms of memory; intracellular changes (such as an increase or decrease in neurotransmitter vesicles) seem to be responsible for _____ forms of memory.

• A) long-term; short-term
• B) short-term; long-term
• C) short-term; short-term
• D) long-term; long-term

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