Which Statement Regarding Hippocampal Activity Is True

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding hippocampal activity is true?

• A)The hippocampus is not active during false recognition.
• B)The hippocampus is active to a lesser extent during false recognition relative to true recognition.
• C)The hippocampus is active to a greater extent during false recognition relative to true recognition.
• D)The hippocampus is active about equally during false and true recognition.

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