Lesions in the Hippocampus Increase __________ in That Structure, Suggesting

question 114

Short Answer

Lesions in the hippocampus increase __________ in that structure, suggesting that it may be involved in recovery of function after hippocampal damage.

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Definitions:

Gyrus

A ridge on the surface of the brain, characterized by its folds; the plural form is gyri, and these structures increase the brain's surface area and cognitive ability.

Visual Reflexes

Involuntary responses to visual stimuli, such as blinking or pupil contraction.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, connecting the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.