Short-term memory ___________________________.
A) has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory
B) takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory
C) involves transient modifications in the function of pre-existing synapses, such as channel modification
D) has relatively stable memory trace

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Short-term memory involves transient modifications in the function of pre-existing synapses, such as channel modification. It has a limited storage capacity and information typically lasts for seconds to minutes, whereas long-term memory can last for years or even a lifetime. Retrieval from short-term memory is generally faster than from long-term memory. Short-term memory traces are relatively unstable and can be easily disrupted.

Short-Term Memory ___________________________