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The case of HM is a documented case of a patient whose speech skills and intelligence were unaffected by the removal of his hippocampus and parts of his temporal lobe but who could not form new long-term memories.Which memory disorder was MOST pronounced in HM?
Agonist
A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.
Reuptake
The absorption by a presynaptic nerve ending of a neurotransmitter that it has secreted, critical in regulating neurotransmitter levels and influencing neural communication.
Performance Anxiety
Anxiety over sexual performance that interferes with sexual functioning.
Spectatoring
The process of mentally observing and evaluating one's own sexual performance, often leading to anxiety and sexual dysfunction.
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