Understanding the Hippocampus and Memory

What region of the brain is known for trying to retrieve and combine experiences into a cohesive memory?

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

What is the hippocampus a key player in?

• Memory

• Sensory perception

• Muscle coordination

• Digestion

Where is the hippocampus located?

• Within the temporal lobes

• At the front of the brain

• On the surface of the brain

• Deep within the frontal lobes

How many hippocampi do humans have?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What system is the hippocampus part of?

• Limbic system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Endocrine system

What type of amnesia involves the inability to create new memories?

• Global amnesia

• Transient amnesia

• Retrograde amnesia

• Anterograde amnesia

Who was the famous case study that helped scientists understand the function of the hippocampus?

• Jean-Martin Charcot

• Henry Molaison (HM)

• Phineas Gage

• Sigmund Freud

What is NOT a function of the hippocampus?

• Regulating blood pressure

• Formation of new memories

• Memory consolidation

• Spatial navigation

What type of memories does the hippocampus primarily deal with?

• Procedural memories

• Explicit or declarative memories

• Implicit memories

• Short-term memories

What are episodic memories?

• Memories of facts and data

• Memories of one's life events

• Memories of sensory experiences

• Memories of learned skills