A long-term depression (LTD) in a neuron is a decreased response at synapses that occurs when:
A) axons fire rapidly.
B) axons fire slowly.
C) an excitatory synapse and an inhibitory synapse fire together.
D) an axon excites a synaptic receptor distant from its usual site.

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Long-term depression (LTD) occurs when there is a prolonged low-frequency stimulation of a synapse, leading to a decreased synaptic response. This is typically associated with slow firing rates.

A Long-Term Depression (LTD) in a Neuron Is a Decreased