Hippocampus
The hippocampus is a part of the limbic system located in both temporal lobes.
It is responsible for memory. The information comes to the hippocampus. Then the choroid plexus takes it to the fornix. Finally, it goes to the amygdala and hypothalamus. The hippocampus takes in new information and transfers it into long-term memory.
It is responsible for memory. The information comes to the hippocampus. Then the choroid plexus takes it to the fornix. Finally, it goes to the amygdala and hypothalamus. The hippocampus takes in new information and transfers it into long-term memory.
There are three functions of learning and memory. These functions are acquisition, consolidation and recall. Acquisition is when you get new information. Consolidation is the transfer from working memory to long-term memory storage. Recall is the ability to remember things after they have been stored. Some memorys are triggered by emotions. The first and last functions happen when you are awake, but consolidation happens when you are asleep. The amount of good sleep you get can affect your memory later on in life.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a disease that slowly kills neurons. Scientists do not know how it forms. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Dementia is another word for memory loss. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. About 50 to 80 percent of dementia is Alzheimer's.