The Intricacies of Memory Formation

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What happens when information is transferred to long-term memory?

It is stored in several regions across the brain

What happens when two neurons communicate repeatedly?

The efficiency of communication between them increases

Where is information first stored when experienced?

Short-term memory

What happens when an experience is converted into a pulse of electrical energy?

<p>It zips along a network of neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons communicate at dedicated sites?

<p>Using specialized neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when information is first stored in short-term memory?

<p>It's available for a few seconds to a couple of minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?

<p>Transferring information to long-term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two neurons communicate repeatedly?

<p>Efficiency of communication between them increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neurotransmitters in memory formation?

<p>Neurons communicate at synapses using specialized neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is information finally stored after being transferred to long-term memory?

<p>Several storage regions across the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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