Long-Term Potentiation Is Defined as The

question 70

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation is defined as the:

• A) action of glutamate opening NMDA receptors
• B) summation of potentials on an axon hillock
• C) strengthening of a synaptic connection
• D) sustained release of neurotransmitters in a synapse

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Definitions:

α

A symbol often used to denote the probability of making a Type I error in hypothesis testing, representing the significance level.

Level of Significance

The probability threshold in hypothesis testing below which the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating statistical significance.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, often termed as a "false positive" in hypothesis testing.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.