GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBRUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the area in the temporal lobe that is responsible for forming memories?
A
Hippocampus
B
Choroid plexus
C
Cerebral cortex
D
Corpus callosum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hippocampus is a complex brain structure embedded deep into temporal lobe. It has a major role in learning and memory. It is a plastic and vulnerable structure that gets damaged by a variety of stimuli. Studies have shown that it also gets affected in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hippocampus is divided into three regions: CA1, CA2, and CA3. These regions form the trilaminar loop, which is the processing center of long-term memory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hippocampus. The hippocampus, located in the brain’s temporal lobe, is where episodic memories are formed and indexed for later access.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hippocampus is located deep in the brain, hidden within the medial part of the temporal lobe. On a mid-sagittal section of the brain, it can be seen lying posterior to the amygdala and extending posteriorly to the splenium of the corpus callosum.

Detailed explanation-5: -The hippocampus is a small, curved formation located deep in the temporal lobe of the brain. As part of the limbic system, the hippocampus has three primary functions: forming new memories, learning, and emotions.

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