Amnesia is common after surgery due to the drugs used to anesthetize the patient. Which brain region is most affected by these drugs to cause this symptom?
A) brain stem
B) Broca ' s area
C) limbic association cortex
D) prefrontal association cortex
E) parietal-tempora-occipital association cortex

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The limbic association cortex is involved in forming and retrieving memories. Drugs used for anesthesia can affect this area, leading to amnesia.

Amnesia Is Common After Surgery Due to the Drugs Used