Damage to the hippocampus would result in ______.

A) death
B) blindness
C) loss of the ability to form new memories
D) deafness

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Damage to the hippocampus would result in ______.A) deathB) blindnessC) loss of the ability to form new memoriesD) deafness

Jessie Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The hippocampus is crucial for memory formation, particularly in converting short-term memories into long-term memories. Damage to this area often results in amnesia, specifically an inability to form new memories.

Damage to the hippocampus would result in ______.

A) death
B) blindness
C) loss of the ability to form new memories
D) deafness

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