Individuals suffering from _____ amnesia are unable to store new _____ memories that are believed to be processed in the _____.

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Anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to form new explicit (conscious) memories after the onset of amnesia. The hippocampus is a key structure for explicit memory formation, so damage to this area can cause anterograde amnesia. Retrograde amnesia refers to the inability to recall memories that occurred prior to the onset of amnesia. Implicit memories are typically processed in the cerebellum and are not affected by damage to the hippocampus.

Individuals Suffering from _____ Amnesia Are Unable to Store New