Electroconvulsive Shock Is Commonly Used in Studies of Memory Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

Electroconvulsive shock is commonly used in studies of memory because it

• A) improves semantic memory.
• B) has amnesic effects similar to those produce by concussion.
• C) causes hippocampal damage.
• D) is an effective form of therapy for anxiety.
• E) produces no retrograde effects on memory.

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Definitions:

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.

Chromosome Number

The total count of chromosomes in a cell, which is characteristic of each species.

Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division resulting in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction.

Diploid

An organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent.