The "BCM theory" hypothesizes that LTP is the result of presynaptic activation and (A)_________, whereas LTD is the result of presynaptic activation and (B)_______.

a. (A) weak postsynaptic activity, (B) strong postsynaptic activity
b. (A) strong postsynaptic activity, (B) no postsynaptic activity
c. (A) no postsynaptic activity, (B) weak postsynaptic activity
d. (A) strong postsynaptic activity, (B) weak postsynaptic activity


Answer: d. (A) strong postsynaptic activity, (B) weak postsynaptic activity

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