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Which part of the brain converts short term memory to permanent memory?

A
Amygdala
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B
Thalamus
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C
Mid-brain
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D
Hippocampus
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Solution

The correct option is D Hippocampus
  • Hippocampus is the portion of the cerebral hemispheres in basal medial part of the temporal lobe.
  • This part of the brain is important for learning and memory, for converting short term memory to more permanent memory and for recalling spatial relationships in the world about us.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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