Multiple choice

In an individual, the section of the brain acting as a switching station between short term memory and long term memory is the

  1. neocortex

  2. cerebrum

  3. cerebellum

  4. cerebral cortex

  5. hippocampus

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The hippocampus lies inside the medial temporal lobe of the brain. It belongs to the limbic system and plays important role in long term memory and spatial navigation. It acts as a switching station between short term memory and long term memory.