The Hippocampus Plays a Key Role In

question 263

Multiple Choice

The hippocampus plays a key role in:

• A)regulating sleep and wakefulness.
• B)survival behaviors, including eating and drinking.
• C)forming new memories.
• D)emotional responses, including fear, anger, and disgust.

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Definitions:

Membranous Labyrinth

An intricate structure within the inner ear containing fluid-filled tubes and sacs, essential for hearing and balance.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.

Tastant

A substance that can be tasted, stimulating the taste buds and contributing to the sense of taste.

Depolarize

To decrease the membrane potential of a cell, making the interior less negatively charged relative to the outside.