Receptors in the _________ Account for the Short-Term Memory Loss

question 85

Multiple Choice

Receptors in the _________ account for the short-term memory loss associated with cannabis use.

• A)amygdala
• B)thalamus
• C)hippocampus
• D)fornix

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear responses, and memory.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located just behind the forehead that is involved in complex cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and voluntary movement.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.