The Increase in Synaptic Strength That Occurs in Long-Term Potentiation

question 109

Multiple Choice

The increase in synaptic strength that occurs in long-term potentiation is due to a modification of the cell that includes

• A) more postsynaptic GABA contacts.
• B) more postsynaptic AMPA receptors.
• C) fewer synaptic connections.
• D) more postsynaptic NMDA receptors.
• E) fewer presynaptic GABA contacts.

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