Amygdala

A) The part of the brain involved in actual declarative memory
B) The largest of the cerebral commissures
C) A factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines
D) A series of neurons involved in long-term memory
E) A part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memory

Amygdala

Nucleus in the temporal lobe of the brain, amygdaloid nucleus; also called amygdaloid nuclear complex.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as events, words, and concepts.