An Explanation for the Widespread Storage of Memories Is That

question 40

Multiple Choice

An explanation for the widespread storage of memories is that

• A)the hippocampus is one of the most easily damaged areas of the brain
• B)several different senses may be involved in memory
• C)some specific parts of the brain are necessary for the formation of memory
• D)the memory center is located in the parietal lobes of both cerebral hemispheres

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