Electrically Stimulating the Hippocampus Affects Long-Term Potentiation by

question 346

Multiple Choice

Electrically stimulating the hippocampus affects long-term potentiation by

• A)increasing it.
• B)decreasing it.
• C)having little or no effect on young animals.
• D)having little or no effect on older animals.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Cells in the nervous system that are responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, transmitting motor commands to muscles, and for the thought and reasoning processes.

Hydrocephalus

A condition in which an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid occurs within the brain, potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure, brain damage, and cognitive problems.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc.

Ventricles

Hollow organs or cavities in the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid that act as a cushion for the brain, help to circulate nutrients and remove waste, and provide the brain with the appropriate chemical environment.