The specificity of LTP to particular synapses on the postsynaptic neuron is likely attributable to compartmentalizing effects of

A) serotonergic receptors.
B) glutamate.
C) dendritic spines.
D) axoaxonal synapses.
E) presynaptic inhibition.


Answer: C

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