Repeated use of a synaptic pathway, such as when we "learn" a new concept, our brain inserts AMPA glutamate receptors into the postsynaptic membrane which increases the strength of synaptic transmission

What will be an ideal response?


Long term potentiation

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You notice a missing P wave on a patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) and believe there is a problem with the ________

A) atrioventricular (AV) node B) Purkinje fibers C) left bundle branch D) atrioventricular (AV) bundle E) sinoatrial (SA) node

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Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Compare gigantism with acromegaly

A) Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty, whereas acromegaly results from an overproduction of growth hormone after puberty. B) Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone after puberty, whereas acromegaly results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty. C) Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone during fetal bone development, whereas acromegaly results from an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood but before puberty. D) Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty, whereas acromegaly results from an underproduction of growth hormone before puberty. E) Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty, whereas acromegaly results from an underproduction of growth hormone after puberty.

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