If a Disease or Disorder Interferes with Learning and Memory,which

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a disease or disorder interferes with learning and memory,which of the following should the mechanism of the disease should involve?

• A)changes in the concentration of ions in the extracellular fluid surrounding neurons
• B)changes in myelination of axons
• C)changes to the chemical structure of neurotransmitters
• D)molecular and structural changes at synapses
• E)structural changes to ion channels in axon

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