Anatomical changes in neural circuits (such as growth or loss of synapses) seem to be responsible for _____ forms of memory; intracellular changes (such as an increase or decrease in neurotransmitter vesicles) seem to be responsible for _____ forms of memory.
A) long-term; short-term
B) short-term; long-term
C) short-term; short-term
D) long-term; long-term

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Anatomical changes in neural circuits, such as the growth or loss of synapses, are associated with long-term memory formation because these structural changes provide a durable basis for storing information over long periods. Intracellular changes, like variations in the number of neurotransmitter vesicles, are more transient and are thus linked to short-term memory, as these changes can quickly alter synaptic strength for temporary information processing.

Anatomical Changes in Neural Circuits (Such as Growth or Loss