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It is hence important to note that the subiculum and hippocampus play together a crucial function in the formation of this form of relational and non-spatial memory (Aggleton, Hunt & Rawlins, 2002).... In the past studies, it was noted that bilateral hippocampus ablations in impaired performance on the task of associative learning and on the task of object discrimination retention.... The opinion of the experts has remained divided on the concern of whether the system of hippocampus functions in spatial information processing exclusively....
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The essay "Applied Biological Principles in Mental Health" focuses on the critical analysis of the major applied biological principles in mental health.... Unipolar depression also referred to, as major depression is a medical illness that affects approximately 15 million American adults.... ... ...
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The essay "Role of the hippocampus, Striatum, and Amygdala" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the role of the hippocampus, striatum, and amygdala.... Before describing some distinguishing mnemonic functions of the hippocampus, we must first get to know what the hippocampus is.... So starting with the term hippocampus, it is that structure of the brain that lies under the medial temporal lobe whose positioning is one on either side of the brain....
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) How does the change in the sodium concentration detected from MRI of the hippocampus suggest that the neurons in the hippocampus became diseased and were not functioning properly?... In a normal brain tissue, the large intracellularcompartment maintains a low sodium concentration( ~10mmol/l) against a high sodium concentration in the extracellular compartment(~140mmol/l) After the death of neural cells,the intracellular space of a cell shrinks and the extracellular space increases....
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The author of the paper "Predictive Ability, Standardization, Declarative Memory, and hippocampus" will begin with the statement that with regard to the results of a written exam, predictive validity will act as a measurement of how the administered written test will predict future performance.... Visualization through mental imagery will improve his concentration and skill, which will also enhance his motivation and enjoyment during his performance.... Finally, it will also influence his concentration and capacity to use his instrument as a complex communications system to impress his evaluators....
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'The other features of delirium include impaired concentration, a fluctuating course, hallucinations, and an identifiable medical cause.... The paper "Dementia Behaviour in Real Life" highlights that dementias with challenging behaviors can be devastating and debilitating.... Early diagnosis and proper treatment including non-pharmacological treatment and institutionalization in select cases can help patients and society at large....
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This paper discusses the anatomy and normal MR appearance of the hippocampus.... The hippocampus, together with amygdala, fornix, mammillary bodies and cingulate gyrus, is a part of the limbic system, which is composed of cortical structures near the corpus callosum and thalamus.... Found at the medial side of the temporal lobe (Saladin, 2003), the hippocampus is a curved elevation of gray matter extending.... Figure 1 shows a diagram of the mid-coronal cut of the brain, showing the hippocampus, in relation to other brain structures, particularly of the limbic system....
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The paper 'A Vital Role of the hippocampus' presents the hippocampus which is part of the Limbic System.... According to Wright, the hippocampus formation is found in the temporal lobe of the brain.... The study of the hippocampus is vital in understanding how it governs human behaviors.... In addition, Wright explained that the hippocampus is directly linked to the entorhinal cortex and the fornix.... That is to say that the output pathways of the hippocampus passed directly to the entorhinal cortex and the fornix before reaching other anterior structures....
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