Long-Term memory vs. Short Term

1. The nerve used for each is different.
2. Short-Term is ongoing and can be interrupted easily while long-term can't.
3. Long term is unlimited
4. Retrieval is much easier in short term

There are pros and cons for both of these types of memory. Unlimited being a pro for Long and short term's pro being easily able to be retrieved.

The nerve being different for both is proven correct because of brain-damage patients. One patient would suffer from a terrible short-term memory but a perfect long-term and vice versa for another patient. Both were people who suffered a memory problem, but two different types with two different nerves.