Short-term memory becomes long-term memory over time {consolidation}|.
brain
In mammals, consolidation is in cerebral cortex, especially temporal lobes.
Hippocampus is for early memory consolidation. Perhaps, it uses pointers to link representation parts.
synapses
Synaptic vesicle number increases, synapse area widens, neuronal firing rate increases, and synapse number increases. Enzymes modulate synaptic transmission. Glycoprotein receptors go to synaptic membranes. Only activated synapse regions start to grow more synapses. Quiet regions do not respond to new proteins.
time
Short-term memory consolidates in one hour, but further consolidation takes years.
drugs
If drugs reduce brain electrical activity, memories do not consolidate.
electrical shock
If electrical shock reduces brain electrical activity, memories do not consolidate.
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