The Function of the Neurons Created in the Adult Hippocampus

question 120

Multiple Choice

The function of the neurons created in the adult hippocampus by neurogenesis is

• A) to improve long-term memory.
• B) to improve episodic memory.
• C) to improve implicit memory.
• D) to improve short-term memory.
• E) currently unknown.

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