NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

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: -Memory: Inside your temporal lobe is your hippocampus, which is essential for several memory-related processes and abilities. Language: The temporal lobe gives you the ability to understand the meaning of words and objects.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hippocampus, which is located in the inner (medial) region of the temporal lobe, forms part of the limbic system, which is particularly important in regulating emotional responses.

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