The Hippocampus Is Important in Memory Formation Because It

question 20

Multiple Choice

The hippocampus is important in memory formation because it

• A)prevents memory decay.
• B)is a "switching station" between sensory memory and short-term memory.
• C)grows new neurons, which store information by making new connections in the brain.
• D)releases neurotransmitters that inhibit the growth of neurons, preserving memory engrams.

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