A student nurse is learning about the physiology of the nervous system and its relationship to cognition. What structure plays a role in memory formation?
A) Neuron
B) Hippocampus
C) Cerebrum
D) Neurotransmitter
Answer: B
The structure that plays a role in memory is the hippocampus, located in the limbic system of the brain. A neuron carries and processes information within the nervous system. The cerebrum is the largest region of the brain. A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger within the nervous system.
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