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It's located in the medial temporal lobe in the brain. Hope it helps! :)
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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.
What class does a seahorse belong?
The common seahorse is classified as Hippocampus hudsonius of the genus Hippocampus in the family Syngnathidae.
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 a hippocampus a herbivore a carnivore or an omnivore?
Herbivore
How do you pronounce hippocampus?
Hip-po-camp-us
Seat of memory in the human brain is located?
Hippocampus
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.
What color is the hippocampus?
The hippocampus is not actually colored, as it is a region in the brain responsible for memory formation and storage. It is located deep within the brain and plays a crucial role in learning and memory processes.
What is the phylum name of hippocampus?
Hippocampus, the seahorses, belong to the phylum Chrodata.
What is the brain structure called that is located near the hippocampus responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?
The brain structure responsible for fear responses and memory of fear is called the amygdala. It plays a key role in processing emotions, especially fear, and is involved in forming and storing emotional memories. The amygdala is located near the hippocampus in the temporal lobe of the brain.
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 Part of the brain is called the 'gateway' to memory?
The hippocampus
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
