Regarding Research on Where Long-Term Memories Are Stored and Activated

question 47

Multiple Choice

Regarding research on where long-term memories are stored and activated within the brain, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Procedural memories are stored in the basal ganglia and cerebellum.
• B)The hippocampus is involved in memory consolidation.
• C)Semantic memories are stored in the front of the cortex, while episodic memories are stored in the back areas of the cortex.
• D)Different parts of cortex are activated when we are engaging in memory retrieval and suppression.

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem that plays a crucial role in autonomic functions, including respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Posterior Horn

A region in the spinal cord's grey matter involved in sensory processing, receiving and relaying sensory information from the body to the brain.

Anterior Horn

A section of the spinal cord gray matter that plays a critical role in motor function.