How Does the Brain Retain Information?

It is amazing to think that our entire memory system is controlled not only by one organ, but that it literally is nothing more than a supercomputer, using electrical impulses in specific areas to create memories and control body function.  But how does it all work?  Today’s infographic helps break it down, showing the different parts of the brain and how different memories and bits of information are stored in and controlled by each one. [VIA]

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