Long-term potentiation (LTP) refers to:
A. deactivation of cells in the hippocampus following electrical stimulation.
B. potential stimulation waiting to be released in the CA3 pathway.
C. a long-term increase in the magnitude of excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs) in postsynaptic neurons.
D. an increase in the release of dopamine in response to stimulation of memory circuits in the brain.
Answer: C
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