hippocampus

toc = Definition: = A structure in the limbic system that plays a central role in the storing of new memories, the response to new or unexpected stimuli, and navigational ability. Gen Psych, CH 2, pp.48

= Examples: = The hippocampus is thought to be responsible for long term memory growth throughout the preschool years.

Dissection of the Hippocampus

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= Analogies: = Like a computer's mother board, the hippocampus is a vital part of the brain

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=In the News:= = [|Physically Fit Kids Have Bigger Hippocampus] = " The researchers observed 49 participants, aged nine to ten, and found that physically fit children tend to have a bigger hippocampus and also perform better on memory tests than kids who are less fit."

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