Although Marcie remembers all aspects of her life before she experienced brain damage in a terrible fall, she must reread each morning details of her present life that are written in a diary because she is unable to adequately store new memories.The brain damage Marcie experienced was most likely to her
A)amygdala.
B)pons.
C)hypothalamus.
D)hippocampus.

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The hippocampus is responsible for the formation and storage of new memories. Marcie's inability to store new memories suggests damage to this area of her brain. The other options listed do not have as significant of a role in memory formation and storage.

Although Marcie Remembers All Aspects of Her Life Before She