Which of the following describes the enduring facilitation of synaptic transmission that occurs following activation of synapses by high intensity and high frequency stimulation of pre-synaptic neurons?
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Correct answer: D. Long term potentiation
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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is the lasting strengthening of synapses after high-frequency stimulation; it is the cellular basis proposed for learning and memory.
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