Long-Term Potentiation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation:

• A) was first observed in the thalamus.
• B) occurs when the postsynaptic neuron is stimulated with a high-frequency burst.
• C) can last for hours or even longer.
• D) involves a weakening in synaptic transmission following recent activity.

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