HM Had Part of His Hippocampus Removed, Which Left Him

question 34

Multiple Choice

H.M. had part of his hippocampus removed, which left him with

• A) anterograde amnesia.
• B) retrograde amnesia.
• C) both retro and anterograde amnesia.
• D) language disabilities.

Outline the concepts of biological clocks and their relationship to the sleep-wake cycle.

Evaluate the effects of different drugs on sleep and consciousness, focusing on tolerance, physical dependence, and psychological dependence.

Describe the typical sleep cycle and characteristics of EEG patterns at each stage.

Understand the various pharmacological treatments used for mental health conditions and their physiological effects.

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