In an Experiment, You Find That Cortical Neurons That Have

question 14

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, you find that cortical neurons that have not been exposed to glutamate for several days give far stronger responses than those that have been continuously exposed. This is an example of which phenomenon?

• A) synaptic scaling
• B) long-term potentiation
• C) long-term depression
• D) none of the above

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