Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process in Which

question 398

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation refers to the process in which

• A)the connections between brain cells grow stronger.
• B)new memories interfere with and prevent the retrieval of old memories.
• C)molecular engrams are formed in specific parts of the brain as skills are developed.
• D)memory traces are faded or weakened.

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Definitions:

Small Leaves

Leaf adaptation that reduces surface area to minimize water loss, typically found in plants living in dry or windy environments.

Girdling

A horticultural technique in which a ring of bark from a tree or plant is removed, disrupting the flow of nutrients and sometimes used to enhance fruit production or kill the plant.

Phloem Sap

The sugar-rich liquid transported by the phloem tissues of plants, providing nutrients to different parts of the plant.

Carbon Dioxide

This is a clear, unscented gas formed from the combustion of organic compounds and carbon, as well as being a byproduct of respiration. It is a natural component of the air, which plants absorb in the photosynthetic process.