The Hippocampus Is More Important for Remembering the ____ of Memory

question 107

Multiple Choice

The hippocampus is more important for remembering the ____ of memory and less necessary for remembering the ____.

• A) gist; contextual details
• B) contextual details; gist
• C) visual aspects; auditory aspects
• D) auditory aspects; visual aspects

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural pain-relieving and pleasure-inducing chemicals produced by the brain in response to stress, pain, or exercise, often associated with feelings of euphoria.

Selectively Permeable

Selectively permeable refers to a membrane or barrier that allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others, commonly used in biological contexts.

Negatively Charged Ions

Ions that have gained one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed at which nerve impulses travel.