Procedural Memories Involve a Number of Areas of the Brain

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Essay

 Procedural memories involve a number of areas of the brain. Explain which areas are involved.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Amygdala

A structure within the brain that is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure, and plays a key role in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involving the transmission of dopamine and implicated in the regulation of pleasure and reward.