Which Memory System Has an Unlimited Capacity and Can Keep

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which memory system has an unlimited capacity and can keep information for hours or decades?

• A) short-term memory
• B) long-term memory
• C) the sensory register
• D) working memory

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the fetus through the umbilical cord.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Contractions

In physiology, contractions refer to the tightening and relaxing of muscles, such as those involved during childbirth.

Amnion

A thin membrane forming a closed sac around the embryo in mammals, birds, and reptiles, containing amniotic fluid that cushions and protects the embryo.