Consuming an Alcoholic Beverage Can Impede the Encoding of New

question 24

Multiple Choice

Consuming an alcoholic beverage can impede the encoding of new memories. What effect does it have on memory for information learned prior to drinking?

• A) retroactive inhibition
• B) retroactive facilitation
• C) increased forgetting
• D) no effect

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Definitions:

Collagen And Elastin

Proteins in connective tissues that provide strength, flexibility, and elasticity to skin, tendons, and ligaments.

Extracellular Matrix

An intricate matrix of proteins and sugars external to cells that offers both structural and biochemical support to the nearby cells.

UV Light

Ultraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, responsible for sunburns and used in disinfection.

Skin

The body's largest organ, serving as a protective barrier against environmental hazards, regulating temperature, and providing sensory information.