Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What two regions are responsible for memory?
A
Medial-temporal
Fronta
2
Q
What is the medial temporal cortex composed of? what is its function?
A
hippocampus and surrounding structures
laying down permanent memory records and establishing associations
3
Q
What is the frontal cortex responsible for?
A
Efficient coding and retrieval
L frontal region= coding
R frontal region= Retrieval
4
Q
What changes to brain structure occur with age?
A
Loss of neurons, especially in frontal and medial temporal
brain remains plastic and adaptable
