LTP Occurs Only When the High-Intensity, High-Frequency Stimulation Activates the

question 122

Multiple Choice

LTP occurs only when the high-intensity, high-frequency stimulation activates the

• A) presynaptic neurons but not the postsynaptic neurons.
• B) postsynaptic neurons but not the presynaptic neurons.
• C) both presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons.
• D) hippocampus.
• E) the hippocampus and the perforant path.

---

Definitions:

Muscle Fibers

Muscle fibers are individual muscle cells, known for their elongated shape and capability for contraction, contributing to body movement and force production.

Myosin Phosphatase

An enzyme that dephosphorylates myosin light chains, which is crucial for muscle relaxation.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that neurons use to transmit signals along their axons, fundamental for neural communication.