Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process Whereby

question 117

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby:

• A)the number of synaptic and dendritic connections between neurons increases with experience.
• B)memories become fixed and stable in the long term.
• C)neural pathways become activated more easily as learning occurs.
• D)disturbing memories seem to gain in intensity over time.

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