Distinguish between how short-term memory is stored and how long-term memory is stored

What will be an ideal response?


Short-term memories involve transient modifications in functions of preexisting synapses, such as altering the amount of neurotransmitter released. Long-term memories involve relatively permanent functional or structural changes between existing neurons, such as formation of new synapses.

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Capillary walls consist of a single layer of epithelial cells, and they exchange substances in the blood for substances in the tissue fluid surrounding body cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Select the correct statement about the heart valves

A) The tricuspid valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. B) The mitral valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle. C) The AV valves are supported by the chordae tendineae so that blood does not flow back into the atria during ventricular contraction. D) Aortic and pulmonary valves control the blood flow into the heart.

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The frontal paranasal sinuses are the first to appear on computed tomography (CT) coronal images arranged from anterior to posterior.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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It is important that flow of blood in the ________ is slow, allowing time for nutrients and wastes to be exchanged between the blood and tissues.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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