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Is the hypocampus the same as the hippocampus?

No, the "hypocampus" is not the same as the "hippocampus." The correct term is "hippocampus," which refers to a critical brain structure involved in memory formation and spatial navigation. The term "hypocampus" is often a misspelling or confusion with the hippocampus.


What is the scientific name for the cape seahorse?

The scientific name for the Cape seahorse is Hippocampus capensis.


Is hippocampus related to degenerative disease of brain?

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.


Is the hippocampus a part of the cerebral cortex as some texts say or is it within the temporal lobe as other texts say or is it somehow both or neither or what?

The hippocampus in Latin means seahorse. There are two, each located in the medial temporal lobes. It is responsible for long-term memory. It is a person's hard drive. The hippocampus is also part of the limbic system. A person who loses the hippocampus cannot store any new memories. The hippocampus is considered to be part of the cerebral cortex in most vertebrates but it is located in the medial temporal lobe in primates. The hippocampus is the more ancient part of the cerebral cortex. It depends on whether you're speaking about a vertebrate or primate where this is located.


Which part of the brain when impaired by alcohol and plays an important role in learning?

The hippocampus. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system, a specialised part of the brain. It specifically deals with the consolidation of short and long-term memory, as well as spacial navigation. This is how alcohol may affect spacial navigation.

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What is the phylum name of hippocampus?

Hippocampus, the seahorses, belong to the phylum Chrodata.


What does a hippocampus eat?

A hippocampus is part of the brain, so it does not eat.


When was Hippocampus Press created?

Hippocampus Press was created in 1999.


When was Hippocampus - journal - created?

Hippocampus - journal - was created in 1991.


What is binomial nomenclature of a seahorse?

The binomial nomenclature of a seahorse is Hippocampus. The genus name is Hippocampus, which refers to the shape of a seahorse's head resembling a horse, and the species name is determined based on the specific species of seahorse, such as Hippocampus kuda or Hippocampus zosterae.


What part of the limbic system is vital in converting short-term memory to long term memory?

lhypothalamus


In which Family Guy episode does Peter lose his memory?

Season 8|Episode 10 Big Man on Hippocampus


When was Big Man on Hippocampus created?

Big Man on Hippocampus was created on 2010-01-03.


How would memory be affected if the hippocampus suffered deterioration?

The location and arrangement of the arteries supplying the hippocampus make it paryiculary vulnerable to injury. How would memory be affected if the hippocampus suffered deterioration?


How did Hippocampus abdominalis get its name?

Hippocampus abdominalis got its' name from its' most distinct feature that separates it from other seahorses. Hippocampus abdominalis' distinct feature is its' very large protruding belly.


How is the hippocampus shaped?

The hippocampus is a curved sheet of cortex folded in the basal medial part of the temporal lobe


What is the scientific name for the cape seahorse?

The scientific name for the Cape seahorse is Hippocampus capensis.