After long-term potentiation (LTP), the strengthening of an individual synapse is caused by:

A. NMDA receptors being activated by glutamate.
B. NMDA receptors causing a calcium channel to open.
C. the addition of more AMPA receptors into the postsynaptic membrane.
D. AMPA receptors responding to serotonin.


Answer: C

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