In Long- Term Potentiation, the Enhanced Possibility That an Activated

question 95

Multiple Choice

In long- term potentiation, the enhanced possibility that an activated postsynaptic membrane will generate an action potential is associated with a(n)

• A)reduction in the number of IPSPs.
• B)decrease in its threshold.
• C)increased strength of the EPSPs.
• D)increased number of EPSPs.
• E)increase in its threshold.

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Definitions:

Lens

A piece of glass or other transparent material with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays, used in glasses and cameras.

Rhodopsin

A pigment found in the rods of the retina that is responsible for the first step in the perception of light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light and contribute to night vision.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and enable color vision.