A patient suffered a stroke and as a result has an interesting memory problem. He can remember the details of events, but he has no emotional reaction to them even if the events were very intense. Which area of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?

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The amygdala plays a crucial role in processing emotional reactions to events. Damage to this area can result in a lack of emotional response to these events, which fits the patient's memory problem described.

A Patient Suffered a Stroke and as a Result Has