Memories initially processed in the hippocampus are transferred to the ________ for long-term storage.

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The cerebral cortex is responsible for long-term storage of memories. While the hippocampus plays a critical role in initial processing of memories, such as forming associations and creating context, it does not store memories indefinitely. Rather, memories are gradually transferred (or consolidated) to the cerebral cortex where they can be retrieved at a later time.

Memories Initially Processed in the Hippocampus Are Transferred to the ________