Which of the following best explains why some synapses produce long-term increases in strength (LTP) rather than just transient postsynaptic potentials?
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Correct answer: Synaptic remodeling that alters ion channel number or function
Long-term potentiation (LTP) and other plastic changes are mediated by molecular and structural modifications at the synapse – for instance, altering ion channel expression or conductance – thereby changing synaptic strength.
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