Long-term potentiation
A)is an increase in an animal's ability to learn
B)is an increase in the strength of an excitatory synapse
C)is a decrease in a neuron's rate of firing
D)never lasts for more than a few hours

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) refers to a persistent increase in the strength of an excitatory synapse following repeated stimulation. This increase in synaptic strength is thought to contribute to learning and memory.

Long-Term Potentiation