Distinguish semantic memory from episodic memory and state the roles of the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe.

Distinguish semantic memory from episodic memory and state the roles of the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe.

• A. Semantic memory stores generic knowledge; episodic memory stores personal experiences; hippocampus and medial temporal lobe support episodic memory formation; semantic memory relies more on lateral temporal and frontal networks but interacts with the hippocampus.
• B. Semantic memory stores personal events; episodic memory stores general knowledge; hippocampus essential for semantic memory only.
• C. Semantic memory stores motor skills; episodic memory stores color perception.
• D. Semantic memory stores fear conditioning; episodic memory stores reflexes.

Answer: (A)