A patient's chart indicates he just had surgery to remove his hippocampus as a result of a tumor. What change do you anticipate in the patient after the operation?
A) The patient will not be able to process colors.
B) The patient will have problems experiencing hunger.
C) The patient will not be able to remember new information.
D) The patient will not be able to perform tasks such as block designs.
E) The patient will not be able to remember "physical" memories.

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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories, so the removal of the hippocampus can lead to difficulty in forming new memories. The other options listed are not typically associated with damage to the hippocampus.

A Patient's Chart Indicates He Just Had Surgery to Remove