Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Role

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the role the hippocampus plays in memory?

• A) Hippocampus damage is associated with retrograde amnesia.
• B) The hippocampus is important only for old memories from months and years back.
• C) The hippocampus plays an important role in memory consolidation.
• D) Korsakoff patients have little to no damage in hippocampal areas.

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds containing a carboxyl group (-COOH), characterized by their acidic properties and widespread occurrence in nature.

13C NMR Spectrum

A representation of the nuclear magnetic resonance of carbon-13 atoms within a molecule, revealing the distinct chemical environments of carbon atoms.

Carbonyl Carbon

The carbonyl carbon is the carbon atom of a carbonyl group (C=O), doubly bonded to an oxygen atom and bonded to two other atoms or groups, which can vary depending on the specific carbonyl compound (e.g., aldehydes, ketones).

Cyclohexylacetic Acid

An organic compound featuring a cyclohexane ring attached to an acetic acid group, used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and chemical products.