Studies with the Patient Known for Years as H

question 210

Multiple Choice

Studies with the patient known for years as H. M. and with amnesia patients who have sustained similar brain damage seem to suggest that:

• A)the hippocampus does NOT play a critical role in the formation of new procedural memories.
• B)the hippocampus plays no role in the formation of new episodic memories.
• C)long-term memories are stored in the hippocampus.
• D)the explicit memory system is unaffected by damage to the hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Pinna

The external part of the ear, which acts as a funnel to direct sound waves into the ear canal.

Neural Firing

The process by which neurons send electrical impulses down their axons to communicate with other neurons.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, comprising the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, vital for hearing and balance.

Speech

The vocalized form of human communication that involves articulated sounds and words to convey messages and express thoughts.