Compared with Long-Term Memory, Short-Term Memory Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Compared with long-term memory, short-term memory is:

• A) slower to access.
• B) forgotten more quickly.
• C) larger in capacity.
• D) outside of conscious awareness.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

High-Density Lipoprotein

Often referred to as "good" cholesterol; a type of lipoprotein that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Fasting Blood Glucose

A measure of the sugar levels in blood after an individual has not eaten for a specific period, usually 8 hours, important for diagnosing diabetes.

Diabetes

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.