NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

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?

A	Hypothalamus
B	Hippocampus
C	Amygdala
D	Pons

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: -Most available evidence suggests that the functions of memory are carried out by the hippocampus and other related structures in the temporal lobe.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hippocampus helps humans process and retrieve two types of memory, declarative memories and spatial relationships. Declarative memories are those related to facts and events. Examples can include learning how to memorize speeches or lines in a play. Spatial relationship memories involve pathways or routes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hippocampus. A curved seahorse-shaped organ on the underside of each temporal lobe, the hippocampus is part of a larger structure called the hippocampal formation. It supports memory, learning, navigation and perception of space.

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