After a blow to the head, John (like the patient "H.M.") had great difficulty learning new facts, indicating potential damage to the ________.

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The hippocampus is responsible for the formation and consolidation of new memories, and damage to this area can result in difficulty with learning and retaining new information. The other options listed are not directly involved in memory formation and consolidation.

After a Blow to the Head, John (Like the Patient