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_____ Amnesia Occurs When an Individual Has a Memory for Some

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_____ amnesia occurs when an individual has a memory for some material but cannot recall where he or she encountered it.


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Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus; the cell’s life-support center.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that envelops and insulates nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along neurons.

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells containing the majority of the cell's genetic material, responsible for controlling the cell's growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, including the formation of new neural connections throughout life.

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