Research by Kandel and Schwartz on sea slugs indicates that memory formation is associated with the

A) structure of DNA molecules.
B) release of a certain neurotransmitter.
C) activity level of the hippocampus.
D) development of the cerebellum.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another within the nervous system.

Kandel and Schwartz

Eric Kandel and James Schwartz, neuroscientists known for their research on the physiological basis of memory storage in neurons.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure involved in forming new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.