Which of the following reasons does NOT support long-term potentiation as a cellular basis for learning?
A) LTP is prominent in the hippocampus.
B) Drugs that block learning also block LTP.
C) Conditioning produces neurochemical effects similar to those of LTP.
D) LTP permanently activates the synapse.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a widely accepted cellular basis for learning and memory. However, the statement that LTP permanently activates the synapse is incorrect. In fact, LTP can be reversed or weakened over time, indicating that it is not a permanent change in synaptic strength.

Which of the Following Reasons Does NOT Support Long-Term Potentiation