Interactions between regions of the brain-DP8

Question 1

Brain structures involved in long term memory

Answer 1

Memories cannot be located in an exact spot in the brain.
We do have some understanding of which key brain structures are involved and recognised that varies according to the type of memory and weather it is in the process of being encoded or stored

Question 2

The role of the cerebral cortex

Answer 2

is associated with higher level processes such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.

Question 3

The role of the hippocampus

Answer 3

The cells in the hippocampus can reproduce and help us form new memories

The hippocampus is located in the midbrain, is part of the limbic system and extends into the temporal lobe in each hemisphere.

The hippocampus is particularly important for:

• Forming explicit memories
• Memory for complex tasks that require declarative memory
• The encoding of declarative memories before they become permanent memories
• Establishing the background/context for new memories
• Consolidation

Question 4

Function of the hippocampus

Answer 4

The primary function of the hippocampus is in the consolidation of declarative/explicit memories,including episodic and semantic memories

Question 5

The role of the amygdala

Answer 5

Processing emotional memories
Retrieves explicit (declarative) memories

due to the close relationship with and proximity to the hippocampus, the hippocampus plays a role in storing emotional memories.

Question 6

Function of the amygdala

Answer 6

The primary function of the amygdala is the consolidation of emotional information in memory,especially information relating to fear