Carmella had a stroke that caused damage to her brain. As a result, she can longer form new memories about people she meets or information she learns. Which part of Carmella's brain is most likely damaged?
A) hippocampus
B) pons
C) cerebellum
D) thalamus

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The hippocampus is responsible for encoding new memories and consolidating them into long-term memory. Damage to this area can result in anterograde amnesia, or the inability to form new memories.

Carmella Had a Stroke That Caused Damage to Her Brain