Long-term potentiation
A) is usually induced by the intense stimulation of motor neurons.
B) cannot be induced by electrical stimulation.
C) has been most commonly studied in several different neural circuits in the hippocampus.
D) has not been studied in mammals.
E) is not associated with changes in synaptic transmission.

Question

Long-term potentiation 
A) is usually induced by the intense stimulation of motor neurons. 
B) cannot be induced by electrical stimulation. 
C) has been most commonly studied in several different neural circuits in the hippocampus. 
D) has not been studied in mammals. 
E) is not associated with changes in synaptic transmission.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Long-term potentiation has been most commonly studied in several different neural circuits in the hippocampus. It is a persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity, and it is thought to play a role in learning and memory. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe long-term potentiation.

Long-Term Potentiation