Memory consolidation is aided by __________.
A) electrical impulses
B) sleep
C) apnea
D) alcohol

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Research has shown that sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, as the brain uses this time to transfer information from the hippocampus (where memories are initially stored) to the neocortex (where long-term memories are stored). Electrical impulses can play a role in memory formation and retrieval, but they do not aid in the consolidation process. Apnea (short pauses in breathing during sleep) can actually disrupt sleep and may interfere with memory consolidation. Alcohol can interfere with memory consolidation and may even disrupt the transfer of information from short-term to long-term memory.

Memory Consolidation Is Aided by __________