Long-term depression is
A) increased sensitivity to an electrical stimulus.
B) decreased sensitivity to an electrical stimulus.
C) the application of a continuous low-level stimulus.
D) the inability of neurons to fire an electrical impulse.
E) the inability to retain long-term memory.

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Long-term depression (LTD) is a decrease in the strength of synaptic transmission between neurons following repetitive stimulation. This results in a decreased sensitivity to electrical stimulation at the synapse.

Long-Term Depression Is