Which Part of the Brain Seems to Be Involved in Encoding

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain seems to be involved in encoding and retrieval?

• A) the orbital prefrontal cortex
• B) the medial prefrontal cortex
• C) the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex
• D) the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

Granulosa Cells

Cells that line the follicle in the ovary and are responsible for the production of estrogen and the nourishment of the oocyte (egg cell).

GnRH Secretion

The release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for triggering the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins.

FSH/LH Surges

A rapid increase in the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which triggers ovulation in females.

Ovulation

The release of an egg from one of the ovaries, a critical phase in the menstrual cycle involved in reproduction.