The Second Stage of the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model Holds a Small

question 17

Multiple Choice

The second stage of the Atkinson-Shiffrin model holds a small amount of information for a limited time.This is called ____.

• A)sensory memory
• B)short-term memory
• C)working memory
• D)iconic memory

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Definitions:

Pancreas

Organ that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine, and insulin and glucagon into the blood.

Small Intestine

Longest portion of the digestive tract, and the site of most digestion and absorption.

Brush Border

A densely packed layer of microvilli found on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine, enhancing nutrient absorption.

Microvilli

Fingerlike projections from the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell; increase surface area of the cell.