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1
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Cerebral cortex

A

Formation and storage of explicit and implicit memories

2
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Where does the cerebral cortex communicate motor information to?

A

Cerebellum

3
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Hippocampus

A

Integrates information from a number of brain areas to form a single declarative memory

4
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Where is the single declarative memory transferred from the hippocampus?

A

Long term memory

5
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Amygdala

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Adds emotional content to declarative memories

6
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How does the amygdala strengthen a memory?

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By adding an emotional element

7
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Cerebellum

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Stores procedural memories

8
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Where are implicit emotional memories stored?

A

Cerebellum

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