Illustrated here is a neural circuit in which __________ is commonly studied.

A) maintenance
B) LTD
C) LTP
D) amnesia
E) forgetting

Question

Illustrated here is a neural circuit in which __________ is commonly studied.

A) maintenance 
B) LTD 
C) LTP 
D) amnesia 
E) forgetting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The neural circuit illustrated in the image is commonly studied in the context of long-term potentiation (LTP), which is a mechanism that strengthens the synapses between neurons and is associated with learning and memory. The other choices, such as maintenance or amnesia, may be related to LTP, but they do not directly refer to the neural circuit depicted in the image. LTD, or long-term depression, is another mechanism that weakens synaptic connections and is also studied in the context of learning and memory, but there is no indication that this is the focus of the image. The concept of forgetting could also be relevant to LTP, but it is not specific enough to be the best choice. Thus, the best answer is C) LTP.

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