Rats placed in isolated and unenriching environments become learning-impaired due to the:
A) increased development of dendritic spines.
B) lack of development of proper neurotransmitters.
C) development of large numbers of glial cells.
D) biochemical changes resulting in a heavier cerebral cortex.
E) poor development of synaptic contacts.

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Rats in isolated environments experience poor development of synaptic contacts, which impairs their learning abilities due to reduced neural connectivity and plasticity.

Rats Placed in Isolated and Unenriching Environments Become Learning-Impaired Due