Long-term potentiation does NOT occur unless the neurotransmitter ________ is present in the synapse to bind to postsynaptic NMDA receptors.
A)GABA
B)norepinephrine
C)serotonin
D)glutamate

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a type of synaptic plasticity that involves the strengthening of synapses between neurons. It requires a specific neurotransmitter, glutamate to activate the postsynaptic NMDA receptors. This activation allows for calcium influx and subsequent molecular changes that result in the strengthening of the synapse. The other neurotransmitters listed (GABA, norepinephrine, and serotonin) do not directly activate NMDA receptors and are not necessary for LTP to occur.

Long-Term Potentiation Does NOT Occur Unless the Neurotransmitter ________ Is