The famous case of the man known as H.M. illustrates the important role _____ play(s) in the formation of new memories.
A) the amygdala
B) beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
C) the hippocampus
D) cerebellum

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The case of H.M. demonstrated that the hippocampus plays an important role in the formation of new memories. H.M. underwent surgery to remove his hippocampus in an attempt to control severe epilepsy, but as a result, he could no longer form new memories. This case helped researchers understand the specific brain structures involved in memory formation.

The Famous Case of the Man Known as H