Damage to the entire hippocampal formation usually results in:
A)Anterograde amnesia
B)Retrograde amnesia from the day of damage back to the earliest memories
C)Retrograde amnesia for about 15 years prior to the damage
D)All of the above are possible

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Damage to the entire hippocampal formation can result in all of the above types of amnesia. Anterograde amnesia is typically associated with hippocampal damage, meaning the person has difficulty forming new memories. Retrograde amnesia refers to a loss of memories that occurred before the onset of the injury, and the extent of which depends on the extent and location of the damage. It is possible for retrograde amnesia to extend as far back as 15 years prior to the damage.

Damage to the Entire Hippocampal Formation Usually Results In