Based on studies with HM, what part of the brain can cause anterograde amnesia?
A) lateral prefrontal cortex
B) medial temporal lobe
C) dorsal occipital lobe
D) the superior parietal cortex

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Studies with HM showed that when the medial temporal lobe, particularly the hippocampus, was damaged, it caused severe and permanent anterograde amnesia. HM had his medial temporal lobe, including his hippocampus, removed to alleviate his epilepsy and as a result, was unable to form new memories.

Based on Studies with HM, What Part of the Brain