Which statement is correct for long-term potentiation?
A) It refers to increased responsiveness to mild stimuli following a strong or noxious stimulus.
B) It refers to an increase in strength of existing synaptic connections in pathways involved in initial storage of declarative information following brief periods of stimulation.
C) It involves decreased neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic cells
D) It involves transient strengthening of pre-existing synapses.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) refers to an increase in the strength of existing synaptic connections in pathways involved in initial storage of declarative information following brief periods of stimulation. It is a cellular mechanism of learning and memory believed to underlie memory formation. Option A refers to sensitization, option C refers to presynaptic inhibition, and option D refers to short-term potentiation.

Which Statement Is Correct for Long-Term Potentiation