Long-term potentiation refers to the process in which
A)the connections between brain cells grow stronger.
B)new memories interfere with and prevent the retrieval of old memories.
C)molecular engrams are formed in specific parts of the brain as skills are developed.
D)memory traces are faded or weakened.

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Long-term potentiation is a process where synaptic connections between neurons become stronger with frequent activation. This strengthening of connections is a fundamental mechanism underlying learning and memory in the brain.

Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process in Which