When a person's _________ is damaged or removed, retrograde amnesia, or the inability to recall previous memories, results.
A) hippocampus
B) prefrontal lobe
C) amygdala
D) cerebellum

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The hippocampus plays a critical role in the formation and retrieval of new memories. Damage or removal of the hippocampus can result in retrograde amnesia, where the person is unable to recall previous memories.

When a Person's _________ Is Damaged or Removed, Retrograde Amnesia