At many hippocampal synapses, long-term potentiation depends on the activation of which type of receptor?
A) Nicotinic
B) Muscarinic
C) NMDA
D) GABA

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Long-term potentiation at many hippocampal synapses depends on the activation of NMDA receptors. Activation of these receptors leads to an influx of calcium ions, which triggers a cascade of signaling events that ultimately strengthen the synapse. Nicotinic and muscarinic receptors are cholinergic receptors and do not play a significant role in long-term potentiation at hippocampal synapses. GABA receptors are inhibitory and work to decrease the likelihood of neural firing; they also do not play a role in long-term potentiation at hippocampal synapses.

At Many Hippocampal Synapses, Long-Term Potentiation Depends on the Activation