Long-term potentiation may play a role in long-lasting synaptic changes associated with learning because it
A) arises from frequent stimulation of a neural circuit and leads to its continued sensitivity.
B) requires increasing amounts of stimulation to maintain the neural circuit.
C) reduces the responsiveness of a neural circuit to future stimulation.
D) overrides any other stimulus that might be presented.
E) does not require any further stimulation to produce a memory.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a process by which synapses between neurons become stronger and more efficient in transmitting signals after repeated stimulation. This process is thought to underlie learning and memory formation. LTP leads to the continued sensitivity of a neural circuit to the same or similar stimulation that led to its potentiation. This can result in long-lasting changes in synaptic strength and overall circuit function, which are thought to be important for learning and memory.

Long-Term Potentiation May Play a Role in Long-Lasting Synaptic Changes