Which of the Following Is False Regarding Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding long-term potentiation (LTP) ?

• A) LTP is long term because the neuronal effect can last several days or even weeks.
• B) LTP involves increased sensitivity of the presynaptic neuron.
• C) LTP is an activity-dependent event, so that potentiation spreads when nearby neuronal events occur simultaneously.
• D) LTP occurs when the responsiveness of a postsynaptic neuron is increased as a function of environmental events.

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