You have a new patient who describes having a lot of difficulty in being able to remember meeting new people.An MRI reveals damage to which structure?
A)Thalamus
B)Hippocampus
C)Hypothalamus
D)Corpus callosum
E)Broca's area

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The hippocampus is a brain structure that plays a critical role in the formation and consolidation of new memories, especially those related to declarative memory (i.e., the ability to consciously remember facts and events). Damage to the hippocampus has been associated with memory impairments, including difficulty in remembering new people, places, or events.

You Have a New Patient Who Describes Having a Lot