Memory: Acetylcholine
The following lesson plan examines the role of acetylcholine and stress hormones in memory. On exams, students are not required to differentiate between hormones and neurotransmitters; they may simply write about “chemical messengers.” Before this lesson, please see LP: Neurotransmission. Chemical messengers appear to play a role in both the improvement and the decline in our memory. Start by having them watch the...