If you suffer from an inability to recall old memories as a result of brain trauma, you have a case of
A) anterograde amnesia.
B) retrograde amnesia.
C) Korsakov's syndrome.
D) limbic system inversion.

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Retrograde amnesia is a type of amnesia that affects the ability to recall old memories prior to the onset of brain trauma or injury. Anterograde amnesia, on the other hand, affects the ability to form new memories after the onset of the injury or trauma. Korsakov's syndrome is a type of amnesia caused by chronic alcoholism or thiamine deficiency. Limbic system inversion is not a recognized medical condition.

If You Suffer from an Inability to Recall Old Memories