Long-term potentiation refers to the ability of neurons to:
a. increase their size.
b. decrease their size.
c. strengthen their signaling with other neurons.
d. weaken their signaling with other neurons.
Answer: C
Rationale: When LTP continues long enough or, even better, often enough, the neurons will adapt and make the changes more permanent.
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