Long-term potentiation (LTP) has also been demonstrated to function outside the hippocampus. What brain structure uses LTP for fear-specific learning?
A) the amygdala
B) the septum
C) the thalamus
D) the basal ganglia

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The amygdala is known to be crucial for fear conditioning and fear-specific learning. Studies have shown that LTP occurs in the amygdala during fear conditioning, suggesting that this mechanism is involved in forming fear memories.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) Has Also Been Demonstrated to Function Outside