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Which area of the brain is primarily affected in Clive Wearing's condition?
Which area of the brain is primarily affected in Clive Wearing's condition?
- Amygdala
- Mediodorsal nucleus (correct)
- Basal forebrain
- Prefrontal cortex
What type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to remember events that occur after brain damage?
What type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to remember events that occur after brain damage?
- Anterograde amnesia (correct)
- Temporary amnesia
- Chronic amnesia
- Retrograde amnesia
Which part of the brain is responsible for long-term potentiation (LTP) and changes in strength of connections?
Which part of the brain is responsible for long-term potentiation (LTP) and changes in strength of connections?
- Prefrontal cortex
- Inferotemporal cortex
- Hippocampus (correct)
- Basal forebrain
Which type of amnesia is reversible with abstinence from alcohol over a period of years?
Which type of amnesia is reversible with abstinence from alcohol over a period of years?
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Which progressive neurological disorder is associated with memory loss?
Which progressive neurological disorder is associated with memory loss?
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Study Notes
Clive Wearing's Condition
- The hippocampus is the area of the brain primarily affected in Clive Wearing's condition.
Types of Amnesia
- Anterograde amnesia is characterized by the inability to remember events that occur after brain damage.
Long-term Potentiation (LTP)
- The hippocampus is responsible for long-term potentiation (LTP) and changes in strength of connections.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of amnesia that is reversible with abstinence from alcohol over a period of years.
Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder associated with memory loss.
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