Which of the following lines of evidence does NOT confirm that LTP is a physical basis for memory?
A) Drugs that block LTP have been found to interfere with learning.
B) Drugs that mimic what happens during learning have been found to increase LTP.
C) Rats given a drug that enhanced LTP learned a maze with half the usual number of mistakes.
D) Rats given a drug that blocked LTP learned a maze with few mistakes.

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This line of evidence contradicts the idea that LTP is a physical basis for memory because if blocking LTP actually improved learning, then LTP cannot be necessary for memory formation. Therefore, this evidence does not confirm LTP as a physical basis for memory.

Which of the Following Lines of Evidence Does NOT Confirm