When glutamate-blocking drugs were given during training in the water maze,rats:
A)Were faster than the control rats
B)Learned the maze slower
C)Showed no differences when compared to the control group
D)Showed performance deficits after the drug was no longer in their brains

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Glutamate is a key neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory processes. Blocking glutamate receptors during training in the water maze would impair learning, as rats would not be able to process new information and consolidate memories effectively. Therefore, rats given glutamate-blocking drugs would learn the maze slower compared to the control group. The other options are incorrect as they contradict the known effects of glutamate on learning and memory.

When Glutamate-Blocking Drugs Were Given During Training in the Water