Which Statement Is Correct for Long-Term Potentiation

question 292

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct for long-term potentiation?

• A) It refers to increased responsiveness to mild stimuli following a strong or noxious stimulus.
• B) It refers to an increase in strength of existing synaptic connections in pathways involved in initial storage of declarative information following brief periods of stimulation.
• C) It involves decreased neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic cells
• D) It involves transient strengthening of pre-existing synapses.

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