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Hippocampal asymmetry Flashcards

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In general, L hippo is activated by

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verbal information: PET in normal shows subjects with greatest L hippo activation remembered words best

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In general, R hippo activated by

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spatial/ pictorial info: PET in normal shows photos that had highest hippo activation on initial viewing were best remembered

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Taxi drivers

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larger volume R hippo - activated when spatially exploring virtual landscape

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Damage to R parahippo area produces

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inability to learn way around new environments (spatial memory)

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