5 Questions
Where is long term semantic and episodic memory stored in the brain?
Hippocampus
Which part of the brain contributes to the processing of new material in short term memory?
Frontal lobes
Where are procedural memories stored in the brain?
Cerebellum
Which brain region is specifically responsible for the formation of new emotional memories?
Amygdala
What role does the temporal lobe play in memory storage?
Storage of long term semantic memories
Study Notes
Brain Regions and Memory
- Frontal Lobes: Store semantic and episodic memories
- Motor Cortex: Store procedural memories
- Cerebellum: Store procedural memories
- Hippocampus: Store long-term semantic and episodic memories
- Amygdala: Formation of new emotional memories
- Temporal Lobe: Formation and storage of long-term semantic memories, contributes to processing of new material in short-term memory
- Prefrontal Cortex: Store short-term memories
Test your knowledge on the different parts of the brain related to memory, including the frontal lobes, motor cortex, cerebellum, hippocampus, amygdala, and temporal lobe. Learn about how each brain region contributes to storing different types of memories.
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