Which of the following defines long-term potentiation (LTP)
A)The inability to retrieve events that occurred before a given time
B)The inability to transfer information from short-term to long-term memory
C)The strengthening of synaptic connections
D)The loss of memory due to the passage of time

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) refers to the process by which synaptic connections between neurons become stronger with frequent activation. This strengthening of synapses is a cellular mechanism that underlies learning and memory.

Which of the Following Defines Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)