What is the primary structural change that occurs during long-term potentiation?
a. Synapses are pruned to only the important connections.
b. Synapses are weakened to allow other cells to be prioritized.
c. New synaptic connections between neurons are formed.
d. The myelin sheath becomes stronger, which speeds up the axon potential.
Answer: C
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