Enhancing the excitability of a synapse so that transmission is favored along certain pathways is called
A)long-term potentiation.
B)synaptic plasticity.
C)excitotoxicity.
D)summation.

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Long-term potentiation is the process of strengthening a synapse, often through increased activity and the enhancement of the synaptic transmission. This process can result in the favoring of certain pathways, thus enhancing excitability along those pathways. Synaptic plasticity is a broader term that refers to the ability of synapses to change and adapt over time, including through processes such as long-term potentiation. Excitotoxicity is a harmful process in which excessive stimulation of neurons leads to cell death, and summation is the process by which the effects of multiple synaptic inputs are combined to produce an overall change in membrane potential.

Enhancing the Excitability of a Synapse So That Transmission Is