Question

How would expect a synapse's activity to differ after long-term potentiation?

A.The pre-synaptic cell should release more neurotransmitter per activation.
B.The post-synaptic cell should respond to a lower concentration of neurotransmitter.
C.The two cells should fire together less often.
D.The post-synaptic cell should require higher concentration of neurotransmitter to respond.

Answer 1

After long-term potentiation (LTP), the post-synaptic cell requires a higher concentration of neurotransmitter to respond.

Step-by-step explanation:

After long-term potentiation (LTP), the synapse's activity is expected to differ in the following way: the post-synaptic cell should require a higher concentration of neurotransmitter to respond. LTP is a process that strengthens the synapse's connection, making the post-synaptic cell more likely to respond to neurotransmitter release from the pre-synaptic cell. This means that a higher concentration of neurotransmitter would be needed to generate a response in the post-synaptic cell.

Thus, the correct answer is D: The post-synaptic cell should require a higher concentration of neurotransmitter to respond.