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What phenomenon does the BCM theory describe?

  • Continental Drift

  • Cell Division

  • Animal Migration

  • Changes in Synapse Strength

Answer

The BCM theory, short for Bienenstock-Cooper-Munro theory, describes how the strength of a synapse can change over time. Theory states that the strength of a synapse is determined by the level of activity in the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons. If the two neurons are active at the same time, the synapse will become stronger.
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