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The hippocampus is a part of the brain structure that lies under the medial temporal lobe,there is one on each side of the brain. The hippocampus is indispensable in the formation of new autobiographical and fact memories.
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What is Alpers' disease?
Alpers' disease is an early-onset, progressive neurological degenerative disease that severely affects the brain and liver.
Where is the hippocampus located at?
It's located in the medial temporal lobe in the brain. Hope it helps! :)
What structure of the brain new memories?
The brain structure related to processing memory is the hippocampus. However, once processed, memories are stored through the cerebrum.
Is Amnesia genetic?
No, it is not genetic because Amnesia is usually caused by a blow to the head, stokes, brain inflammation, lack of adequate amount of oxygen to the brain, long-term alcohol abuse, tumors in areas of the brain that controls memory, degenerative brain disease, and ingestion of toxic substances that harm brain.
How does alzeheimer's effect the nervous system?
Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease of the brain. It leads to mental deterioration. Victims may have memory loss, short attention span, and even language loss. A lack of acetylcholine is associated with Alzheimer's disease.
How does the Limbic brain relate to memory retention?
The limbic system of the brain includes the hippocampus and the amygdala. The hippocampus helps form new memories. When it is damaged, this is shown by the presence of dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
How does parkinson's disease spread to other humans?
Parkinson's disease does not spread from person to person. It is degenerative brain disease and is not contagious.
What is Alpers' disease?
Alpers' disease is an early-onset, progressive neurological degenerative disease that severely affects the brain and liver.
What is adrenoleukodystrophy?
Adrenoleukodystrophy is a degenerative genetic disease in which myelin is lost from nerve cells in the brain.
What is the medical term meaning degenerative brain disease?
Spondylosis is the general term meaning degenerative spine disease.
What does a hippocampus eat?
A hippocampus is part of the brain, so it does not eat.
What Part of the brain is called the 'gateway' to memory?
The hippocampus
What is the medical term meaning chronic degenerative disease due to an imbalance in the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain?
Parkinson's Disease
What is the correct term describing a group of disorders associated with degenerative changes in the brain structure?
Alzheimer's disease
Where is the hippocampus located at?
It's located in the medial temporal lobe in the brain. Hope it helps! :)
One of the 2 major degenerative disorders of the brain associated with nerotransmitter?
Parkinson's disease. The associated neurotransmitter is Dopamine.
What structure of the brain new memories?
The brain structure related to processing memory is the hippocampus. However, once processed, memories are stored through the cerebrum.
