During an intense tennis game, Robert fell backward, sustaining a concussion when his head hit the cement surface. Later, in the emergency room, Robert couldn't remember falling or who was ahead in the tennis game. The loss of his memories for that information occurred because the concussion:

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The concussion disrupted the process of memory consolidation, which is the process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term memories. This disruption can lead to an inability to remember events that occurred just before the injury.

During an Intense Tennis Game, Robert Fell Backward, Sustaining a Concussion