NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
SPINALCORD
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Question
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What deep structure of the brain in the Temporal Lobe is important for moving information from short-term memory to long-term memory so we can learn?
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Hypothalamus
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Hippocampus
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Amygdala
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Pons
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hippocampus is a complex brain structure embedded deep into temporal lobe. It has a major role in learning and memory.
Detailed explanation-2: -One idea is that the hippocampus is specifically important for allocentric spatial memory, e.g., the hippocampus is especially needed to remember object locations when there is a shift in viewpoint between study and test.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hippocampus plays a crucial role within the neural systems for long-term memory, but little if any role in the short-term retention of some types of stimuli.
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