Henry Molaison Was Not the First Patient to Display Amnesia

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Essay

Henry Molaison was not the first patient to display amnesia for certain types of information. What was unique about his case?

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Definitions:

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of an axon where neurotransmitters are released to send signals to other neurons or muscle cells.

Dendrite

A branched extension of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons or sensory receptors and conducts them toward the cell body.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Constrictions

The act of tightening or narrowing, often referring to the narrowing of blood vessels or other tubular structures.