As is the case with the hippocampus,damage to this region of the brain can permanently limit a person's ability to form new declarative memories.This region is the ________________.

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The passage clearly states that damage to this region of the brain can permanently limit a person's ability to form new declarative memories. The region in question is the hippocampus, which is option B. Option A, the hypothalamus, is not involved in memory formation, but rather regulates certain bodily functions like hunger and thirst. Option C, the cerebellum, is involved in motor coordination and balance, not memory. Option D, the amygdala, is involved in processing emotions and fear, not memory formation.

As Is the Case with the Hippocampus,damage to This Region