Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43, Problem 8TYU
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The changes in the neuron, either short-term or long-term, can be achieved through one of the three processes mentioned below:

Structural changes in the synapses.

Chemical changes.

Changes in the number of receptors.

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