Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process Whereby

question 214

Multiple Choice

Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby

• A) the number of synaptic connections between neurons increases with experience.
• B) memories become fixed and stable for 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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Definitions:

Pollinators

Animals that facilitate the transfer of pollen from the male structures of flowers to the female structures, enabling plants to reproduce.

Filament

A slender threadlike object or fiber, especially one found in plants or fungi or as part of the structure of a stamen in a flower.

Stamen

The male part of a flower; consists of a filament and anther.

Stigma

The part of a flower's pistil that receives pollen during pollination or a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.