The Formation of a Memory Involves All of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

The formation of a memory involves all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)altering the strength of neural connections between subcortical regions
• B)sensory storage
• C)extraction of meaning
• D)the hippocampus supplying a cholinergic input to a cortical area

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, responsible for controlling the right side of the body and involved in logical thinking, language, and analytical tasks.

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions of the body, including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that contract and relax to produce movement in the body.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.