The leader lines point to some of the key brain structures involved in memory. Identify the letter corresponding to the brain structure that was surgically removed in H.M.'s brain.

A) prefrontal cortex
B) amygdala
C) hippocampus
D) cerebellum

Question

The leader lines point to some of the key brain structures involved in memory. Identify the letter corresponding to the brain structure that was surgically removed in H.M.'s brain.

A) prefrontal cortex 
B) amygdala 
C) hippocampus 
D) cerebellum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is the brain structure that was surgically removed in H.M.'s brain, which resulted in severe memory impairment. This structure is indicated by the leader lines in the diagram. The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision making and planning, the amygdala is involved in emotion processing, and the cerebellum is involved in motor coordination.

The Leader Lines Point to Some of the Key Brain