Long-Term Potentiation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation

• A) weakens synaptic connections.
• B) strengthens synaptic connections.
• C) can either strengthen or weaken synaptic connections.
• D) can both strengthen and weaken synaptic connections.

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