LTP is induced by secretion of glutamate from the presynaptic terminus, followed by high levels of Ca2+ influx in the CA1 neuron. This activates (A)___________, which phosphorylate the AMPA receptor, and subsequently, a large number of (B)_____ receptors will be inserted into the plasma membrane of the CA1 neuron.

a. (A) PKA and CamKII (B) metabotropic glutamate
b. (A) PKA and CamKII, (B) AMPA
c. (A) PKC and CamKII (B) NMDA
d. (A) PKC and CamKII (B) AMPA


Answer: d. (A) PKC and CamKII (B) AMPA

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