A soldier was injured when a mortar exploded next to him. Although he recovered from his wounds, he is not able to recall information from years ago. What term is used to describe this soldier's condition?
A) retroactive amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) proactive amnesia
D) anteretrograde amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia is the loss of memories of events that occurred before an injury or traumatic event. In this case, the soldier's inability to recall information from years ago following the mortar explosion indicates retrograde amnesia.

A Soldier Was Injured When a Mortar Exploded Next to Him