Studies of individuals who suffered from transient anoxia suggest that the ________ plays a large role in episodic memory.
A) hypothalamus
B) medial temporal lobe
C) amygdala
D) hippocampus

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Studies have shown that the hippocampus is crucial in the formation and storage of new episodic memories. Anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, can cause damage to the hippocampus and result in memory deficits. Therefore, it is likely that the hippocampus plays a large role in episodic memory.

Studies of Individuals Who Suffered from Transient Anoxia Suggest That