Certain Biochemical Alterations Such as the Modification of the ___________

question 139

Multiple Choice

Certain biochemical alterations such as the modification of the ___________ receptor are critical in both LTP and memory formation.

• A) NMDA
• B) serotonin
• C) β-adrenergic
• D) cortisol

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A memory system that temporarily holds information for processing.

TOT (Tip-Of-The-Tongue)

A phenomenon where a person cannot recall a specific word or term, though they feel that they are close to accessing it.

Malapropism

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect.

Eidetic Imagery

A phenomenon in which a person has the ability to recall images, sounds, or objects with high precision for a brief period after being exposed to them, often referred to as photographic memory.