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Memory and Learning

Meaning

Memory and learning are complex, interrelated cognitive functions mediated by the central nervous system, involving the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of information and skills over time. These essential processes are critically dependent on neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s inherent ability to reorganize synaptic connections, and are profoundly influenced by the systemic endocrine environment. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly those involving sex steroids like estrogen and glucocorticoids like cortisol, can modulate these functions, impacting cognitive resilience and long-term brain health.