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From:         Mustafa AlAbsi <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Help with Hippocampi
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There are more than one direction that you can take to lear about the
hippo.  One of these is to read about the biochemistery and the receptors
in this structure and the relationship with stress response.  Of particular
interets may be CRH receptors.  Beta and
alpha adrenergic receptors are also interesting in terms of the role of the
hippo in response to stress.  Research has suggested that during stress
several hormonal modulators are activated.  These hormones may be contributing
to preparing the individual to face the situation or escape it.  In that
process they facilitate memory processes.  That may be one reason why we
remember intense situations more vividly.

You could also look at the experimental literature in the feild of
psychopharmacology.  Ach and other neurotrnsmitters containing cells project
to the hippo.  Another direction is the relationship or interaction
between the hippocampus and amygdala which involves in both memory and emotion.
You may also look at some of the classical cases, patients with hipocampus
damage.  You may have heard about HM and others. Brenda Millner has done
a lot of work with this and other patients.

Good luck
Mustafa