The conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory would be inhibited by
A)ablation of the pons.
B)ablation of the cerebral nuclei.
C)ablation of the hippocampus.
D)ablation of the occipital lobe.

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The hippocampus is a crucial structure for the conversion of short-term memory into long-term memory. Ablation (removal) of the hippocampus would inhibit this process. The pons, cerebral nuclei, and occipital lobe are not directly involved in memory consolidation.

The Conversion of Short-Term Memory to Long-Term Memory Would Be