Q. The brain structure that is associated with the formation of memories is the?
1. Cerebral cortex
2. Cerebellum
3. Hippocampus
4. Thalamus
5. Hypothalamus
Answer: 3 (Hippocampus).
Explanation: The hippocampus is a structure of the brain that is involved in the formation of various memories. It is a part of the limbic system and is located next to the medial temporal lobe.
- The cerebral cortex involved in attention, perception, awareness, thought, memory, language, and consciousness.
- The cerebellum is involved in coordination, precision, the timing of movements, and motor learning.
- Thalamus is involved in relaying sensory and motor signals and regulation of consciousness and alertness.
- The hypothalamus is involved in hormone release and regulation of body temperature.
