Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby
A. memories become fixed and stable in the long term.
B. disturbing memories seem to gain in intensity over time.
C. the number of synaptic and dendritic connections between neurons increases with experience.
D. neural pathways become activated more easily as learning occurs.
Answer: D
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