If some of the synapses onto a cell have been highly active and others have not, only the active ones become strengthened. This is known as the property of ____.
A) specificity
B) cooperativity
C) associativity
D) NMDA

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The property of specificity refers to the phenomenon where only the synapses that have been highly active and thus engaged in the transmission of signals become strengthened, while those that have not do not undergo such changes. This is a fundamental principle of synaptic plasticity, emphasizing that the changes in synaptic strength are specific to the synapses that are actively used.

If Some of the Synapses onto a Cell Have Been