The ________ Is the Part of the Brain Responsible for the Formation

question 71

Multiple Choice

The ________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of long-term memories.

• A) hippocampus
• B) hypothalamus
• C) fornix
• D) amygdala

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Finger-like protrusions from the surface of some cells, increasing their surface area for absorption.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells, moving fluid or mucus across the cell surface.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up by the body, often referring to nutrients and drugs through the gastrointestinal tract.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound cell organelles responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy.