Which Region Is Not Part of the Hippocampus Proper

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which region is not part of the hippocampus proper?

• A)Dentate gyrus
• B)CA3
• C)Entorhinal cortex

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapse

A type of synaptic connection that decreases the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Excitatory Synapse

A synapse at which an action in the presynaptic neuron increases the probability of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic cell, typically by releasing neurotransmitters.

Object Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and recognizing objects through visual perception.

Temporal Lobes

The regions of the cerebral cortex located on the sides of the brain, involved in processing sensory input and are important for memory, speech, and recognizing faces.