Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

--Which type of memory is generally longer lasting?

--What areas of the brain are involved in each?

--What happens if those areas of the brain are damaged?

--How is each tested?


Please explain each. Thank You!

Sorry, but experts are generally here as troubleshooters, and to provide you with the means to discover on your own:
here are some websites that may give you some information on the topic:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_memory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-term_memory
http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-memory2.htm

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Cheers,
Heather