Much of Your Sense of Self Is Derived from Memories

question 25

Multiple Choice

Much of your sense of self is derived from memories of your unique life experiences. These particular kinds of memories are referred to as _____ memories.

• A)implicit
• B)autobiographical
• C)sensory
• D)semantic

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Definitions:

White matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up primarily of nerve fibers and is responsible for communication between different brain regions and between the brain and the spinal cord.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical within the vesicles of the synaptic knob that is released into the postsynaptic structures when a nerve impulse reaches the synaptic knob.

Synaptic knob

The expanded region at the end of an axon terminal, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that communicates only with other neurons, typically found within the central nervous system and plays a role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.