Long-term potentiation refers to a:
A)long-lasting increase in synaptic strength.
B)long-lasting decrease in synaptic strength.
C)short-lasting increase in synaptic strength.
D)short-lasting decrease in synaptic strength.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a long-lasting increase in the strength of the synaptic connections between neurons. This process is thought to underlie learning and memory in the brain.

Long-Term Potentiation Refers to A