Memories That Have Been Impaired by Reconsolidation Blockage Caused by a Drug

question 33

Essay

Memories that have been impaired by reconsolidation blockage caused by a drug can return over time or when the drug is reintroduced just before a test. How might the drug be operating?

---

Definitions:

Molality

A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, defined as the moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Solute Mass

The quantity of solute, often measured in grams or moles, present in a given volume of solution.

Solvent Volume

The volume of a liquid substance (solvent) used to dissolve a solute, forming a solution.

Alcohols

Organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.