Aretha had severe epilepsy, and surgeons removed portions of her hippocampus to control the severity of her seizures. Aretha will likely find that the surgery also affected her ability to
A)form new memories.
B)control her urges to eat and drink.
C)interpret sensory information accurately.
D)express emotions appropriately.

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The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories. Removing parts of it can impair the ability to create new memories, affecting Aretha's memory formation.

Aretha Had Severe Epilepsy, and Surgeons Removed Portions of Her