Darnell underwent surgery to control his severe epilepsy. Now, however, Darnell cannot form new memories of his experiences, although he does remember events in the past. Most likely, the surgery destroyed a portion of the ______ in Darnell's brain.
A) amygdala
B) striatum
C) hypothalamus
D) hippocampus

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The hippocampus is responsible for the formation of new memories. Damage or removal of the hippocampus can result in the inability to form new memories, as seen in Darnell's case. The amygdala is involved in emotional processing, the striatum in motor control, and the hypothalamus in regulating physiological functions.

Darnell Underwent Surgery to Control His Severe Epilepsy