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Memory Recall

Meaning

Memory recall is the cognitive process of retrieving information or experiences from long-term storage and bringing them into conscious awareness, a fundamental component of learning and cognitive function. This complex neurobiological event involves accessing specific neural networks that encode past information, distinguishing it from recognition, which is merely identifying previously encountered information. Optimal memory recall is highly dependent on the integrity of the hippocampus and is profoundly influenced by the balance of neurohormones and neurotransmitters.