In His Research on Memory, Kandel Demonstrated That

question 80

Multiple Choice

In his research on memory, Kandel demonstrated that

• A)memory power can be boosted through the use of mnemonics.
• B)damage to the hippocampus can prevent the formation of new memories.
• C)memories are stored in complex networks of interconnected brain cells called neuronal networks.
• D)manipulation of particular genes can enhance learning and memory, producing "smart" organisms.
• E)memory formation involves biochemical changes occurring at the synaptic level.

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