Information Is Initially Converted into a Form That Can Be

question 613

Multiple Choice

Information is initially converted into a form that can be retained. This conversion part of the memory process is known as

• A)encoding.
• B)retrieval.
• C)consolidation.
• D)storage.

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Definitions:

Decussate

To cross.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and control the movement of muscles or glands by transmitting impulses from the brain and spinal cord.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Corticospinal Tract

A major neural pathway that runs from the brain's cortex through the spinal cord, coordinating voluntary motor movements.