Damage to the Hippocampus Would Most Likely Interfere with a Person's

question 141

Multiple Choice

Damage to the hippocampus would most likely interfere with a person's ability to learn

• A) to ride a bike.
• B) to eat with a fork.
• C) a classically conditioned fear response.
• D) the names of newly introduced people.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid rise and fall in electrical charge across a cell's membrane, allowing for nerve signal transmission.

Potassium

A chemical element with the symbol K, essential for various bodily functions including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Sodium

A chemical element (symbol Na) that is essential for the body's fluid balance and nerve and muscle function, often regulated through diet.

Excitation

The process of causing a neuron or muscle cell to become more active or aroused.