Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby
A) the number of synaptic connections between neurons increases with experience.
B) memories become fixed and stable for the long term.
C) neural pathways become activated more easily as learning occurs.
D) disturbing memories seem to gain in intensity over time.

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Long-term potentiation is a process where repeated stimulation of a neural pathway strengthens the pathway, making it easier for the neurons to activate each other in the future. This mechanism is believed to underlie learning and memory by enhancing the synaptic connections between neurons.

Long-Term Potentiation Refers to the Process Whereby