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Indicate which characteristic applies to which type of memory using the following answer code:
a.short-term memory
b.long-term memory
-Limited storage capacity


Definitions:

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain concerned with the comprehension of language, located in the cortex of the dominant temporal lobe.

Broca's Area

An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, typically on the left side, of the brain, associated with the generation of speech.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Anorexia Nervosa

Eating disorder in which people fail to maintain body weights that are normal for their age and height and have fears of becoming fat, distorted body images, and amenorrhea.

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