Damage to this portion of the limbic system results in loss of memory of recent events and difficulty committing anything new to memory.
A)amygdala
B)dentate gyrus
C)cingulate gyrus
D)hippocampus
E)septal nuclei

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The hippocampus is responsible for the formation of new memories and the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories. Damage to this area can result in difficulty forming new memories and recalling recent events.

Damage to This Portion of the Limbic System Results in Loss