Question 1

Spatial learning shares many characteristics with LTP. Explain the relationship between LTP and spatial learning.

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Question 2

The brain changes as we age. Explain the changes in brain activity involved in processing memories that occur with an aged brain.

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Question 3

Summarize the role of the amygdala in the classical conditioning of fear.

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Question 4

In the given cortical diagram are five labeled structures. Summarize the inputs into and outputs from the structure labeled #2 in this diagram.

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Question 5

LTD occurs in multiple regions of the brain. Explain how LTD occurs in the cerebellum.

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Question 6

The case of Henry Molaison (patient H.M.) taught us much about memory. Molaison experienced anterograde amnesia for declarative memories. Describe the structures involved in declarative memory and how this case provided that understanding.

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Question 7

Procedural memories involve a number of areas of the brain. Explain which areas are involved.

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Question 8

What is a Hebb (or Hebbian) synapse, and how is this concept related to LTP?

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Quiz 12: Learning and Memory