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Long-term potentiation (ltp) involves repeated _____ electrical stimulation resulting in a _____ in synaptic effectiveness.

a. high-frequency; long-lasting decrease
b. high-frequency; short-term decrease
c. high-frequency; long-lasting increase
d. low-frequency; long-lasting decrease

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(C) is the most correct answer. With long-term potentiation, a high-voltage stimulus is attached to the neuron. Over time, this increased stimulation without time allowed for a refractory period will render the neuron incapable of firing when its depolarization reaches the proper threshold.
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