For 10 points, name this brain structure that plays a central role in memory processes, and has the shape in cross section of a sea horse.
A physiological state associated with this part of the brain during slow-wave sleep is known as large irregular activity. The dentate gyrus is often considered part of this structure, which borders the choroid fissure of the lateral ventricle, and forms the medial margin of the cortical mantle. Consisting mainly of gray matter, this part of the limbic system is involved in motivation and emotion. For 10 points, name this brain structure that plays a central role in memory processes, and has the shape in cross section of a sea horse.
A physiological state associated with this part of the brain during slow-wave sleep is known as large irregular activity.
hippocampus