Forming New Memories Involves Increasing the Amount of Neurotransmitters Produced

question 13

True/False

Forming new memories involves increasing the amount of neurotransmitters produced by the neurons in the memory circuit but not the number of synaptic connections.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a restful state.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, consisting of nerves and ganglia, responsible for relaying information between the body and brain.