Which of the following statements best reflects the nature of synaptic plasticity?

(a) New synapses are created due to the postnatal generation of neurons.
(b) Synaptic response changes in magnitude depending on frequency of stimulation.
(c) There is a change in the type of neurotransmitter used at the synapse.
(d) Neuronal connections are pruned during normal development.


(b)

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