Which of the following statements explains why neurons that fire together wire together? Choose the correct option
A) A synapse formed by a presynaptic axon is weakened when the presynaptic axon is active at the same time that the postsynaptic neuron is weakly activated by other inputs.
B) A synapse formed by a presynaptic axon is strengthened when the presynaptic axon is active at the same time that the postsynaptic neuron is weakly activated by other inputs.
C) A synapse formed by a presynaptic axon is strengthened when the presynaptic axon is active at the same time that the postsynaptic neuron is strongly activated by other inputs.
D) A synapse formed by a presynaptic axon is weakened when the presynaptic axon is active at the same time that the postsynaptic neuron is strongly activated by other inputs.
Ans: C
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