Several Brain Structures Play a Central Role in Working Memory

question 48

Multiple Choice

Several brain structures play a central role in working memory.Which is not one of these?

• A)the temporal lobe
• B)the prefrontal cortex
• C)the hippocampus
• D)the uncus

Understand the implications of applying research findings to broader contexts.

Recognize the debate and challenges around generalizing animal research findings to humans.

Acknowledge the rights of animals in research settings and the controversy surrounding it.

Understand the role of research in extending human life expectancy through medical advancements.

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Young people in the transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

White Matter

The part of the brain and spinal cord made up of myelinated nerve fibers, which are responsible for transmitting signals within the nervous system.

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting primarily of neuronal cell bodies, and is crucial for processing information in the brain.

Adolescence

A phase of growth both in body and mind that typically happens from puberty until reaching the age of majority.