Long-term potentiation:
A)refers to the functional and structural changes in neurons that increase the strength of the synaptic connections involved in a particular memory.
B)is one of the primary causes of retrograde amnesia.
C)is a visualization technique used to recover long-term memories that are potentially repressed.
D)is one of the most effective forms of elaborative rehearsal.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) refers to the strengthening of synaptic connections between neurons, which is thought to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory. LTP involves both functional changes, such as increased neurotransmitter release and postsynaptic receptor sensitivity, as well as structural changes, such as new synapse formation and altered gene expression.

Long-Term Potentiation