Darnell underwent surgery to control his severe epilepsy.Now,however,Darnell cannot form new memories of his experiences,although he does remember events in the past.Most likely,the surgery destroyed a portion of the _____ in Darnell's brain.

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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in the formation and consolidation of new memories. Damage to this area of the brain, such as through surgery or injury, can result in anterograde amnesia- the inability to form new memories while often retaining older, pre-existing memories. The amygdala is involved in emotional processing and emotional memories, the striatum is involved in movement and habit formation, and the medulla is involved in vital autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate regulation. None of these areas are directly involved in memory processing to the extent of the hippocampus.

Darnell Underwent Surgery to Control His Severe Epilepsy