Improvements in Infant Memory That Occur Around Six Months After

question 130

Multiple Choice

Improvements in infant memory that occur around six months after birth may be the result of development in the ____ area of the brain.

• A) hippocampus
• B) frontal cortex
• C) hypothalamus
• D) occipital lobe

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other important bodily functions.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle contraction and memory.

Upper Brainstem

The part of the brainstem that is closer to the top part of the brain, involved in basic life functions such as consciousness, breathing, and heart rate.

Lower Brainstem

A region at the base of the brain connecting to the spinal cord, responsible for fundamental life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate.