Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby:
A)the number of synaptic and dendritic connections between neurons increases with experience.
B)memories become fixed and stable for the long term.
C)neural pathways become activated more efficiently as learning occurs.
D)disturbing memories seem to gain in intensity over time.

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Long-term potentiation is a process that increases the efficiency of neural pathways, making them more easily activated, as a result of repeated stimulation. This mechanism is believed to underlie learning and memory formation.

Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process Whereby