What are Schaffer collaterals?

a. axons of CA1 pyramidal neurons
b. axons of CA3 pyramidal neurons
c. axons that release glutamate when stimulated
d. axons that undergo LTP when stimulated
e. b and c
f. a and d


Answer: e. b and c

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