Ryan cannot recall a list of words that was read to him sixty minutes ago. Even when he is given multiple choices to choose from or clues about each word, he cannot recall the words. Most likely, Ryan's memory problem is caused by damage to what brain area?

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The hippocampus is crucial for forming new memories and transferring them from short-term to long-term memory. Damage to this area can result in difficulties with memory recall, as seen in Ryan's case.

Ryan Cannot Recall a List of Words That Was Read