Which Statement Best Describes Long-Term Potentiation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes long-term potentiation?

• A) Increased synaptic response occurs with increased numbers of AMPA receptors.
• B) Increased synaptic response occurs with increased numbers of NMDA receptors.
• C) A massive amount of glutamate releases Mg²⁺ from the NMDA receptor.
• D) A massive amount of glutamate releases Mg²⁺ from the AMPA receptor.

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