Memory Consolidation in the Nervous System Is Aided by __________

question 51

Multiple Choice

Memory consolidation in the nervous system is aided by __________.

• A)activity
• B)sleep
• C)inhibition
• D)stem cells

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, where an individual either confronts the stressor or avoids it.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hormones, body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is crucial for emotion processing, particularly fear and pleasure, influencing both emotional responses and memory formation.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewing behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait.