Which of the Below Statements Most Accurately Describes Memory and Systems

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the below statements most accurately describes memory and systems consolidation in the neocortex?

• A) the path of neural connectivity between the neocortex and hippocampus is completely reciprocal and therefore memory and systems consolidation happen in a cyclical strengthening
• B) the neocortex informs the hippocampus that learns and remembers what happened in a consolidated memory
• C) both the hippocampus and neocortex are responsible for the neuronal mechanisms of consolidation of short and long term memories
• D) the hippocampus is responsible for the neurological mechanisms that form a new memory but the long term, stronger storage is in mediated by neurons of the neocortex

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Vein

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Infero-anterior Apex

The lowest forward-facing point of a structure, such as the tip of the heart.

Posterior Interventricular Artery

A blood vessel that runs along the heart's surface and supplies the ventricles with oxygen-rich blood.

Right Coronary Artery

A major artery of the heart that supplies blood to the right side of the heart and other areas.