Which statement about plastic changes at the level of the synapse is false?
A) A neural circuit that is used more often can lead to an increase of synapses.
B) The synapse enlarges presynaptically.
C) The postsynaptic membrane becomes more sensitive to transmitter.
D) Synapses of less active neural pathways start competing for neurotransmitter by engulfing neighboring synapses.

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Synapses of less active neural pathways do not start competing for neurotransmitter by engulfing neighboring synapses. This statement is false. The correct statement is that synapses of more active neural pathways may start to compete for neurotransmitter by engulfing neighboring synapses.

Which Statement About Plastic Changes at the Level of the Synapse