Michael Is Studying for a Test in Biology

question 31

Multiple Choice

Michael is studying for a test in biology. After seven consecutive hours of studying, he finds he can remember what he just finished studying, but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago. Michael's memory problems are best explained by ________.

• A) retroactive interference
• B) proactive interference
• C) memory diffusion
• D) retrograde amnesia

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Definitions:

Nonstriated

Referring to muscle tissue that lacks the visible striations or stripes found in skeletal and cardiac muscle, typically associated with smooth muscles.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue of the heart, responsible for its contraction and thus pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is involved in the movement of the skeleton and voluntary movements.

Hollow Organs

Organs within the body that have a cavity, such as the stomach, intestine, and bladder.