Sarah injures her head falling off of a ladder and then is unable to remember recent events that have happened since her fall. Damage to which brain area is most likely responsible for her memory difficulties?
A)thalamus
B)hippocampus
C)amygdala
D)hypothalamus

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The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories. Damage to this area can result in difficulties in creating new memories or in recalling recent events, which aligns with Sarah's symptoms.

Sarah Injures Her Head Falling Off of a Ladder and Then