A Genetic Manipulation of the Lateral Amygdala That Inactivates PKM-Zeta

question 100

Multiple Choice

A genetic manipulation of the lateral amygdala that inactivates PKM-zeta protein would be expected to

• A) facilitate the acquisition of a conditioned emotional response.
• B) induce long-lasting long-term potentiation.
• C) block the recall of an already learned conditioned emotional response.
• D) block the acquisition of a conditioned emotional response.
• E) impair recall of episodic emotional memories.

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