Lenny was in an accident that damaged the part of his brain responsible for creating memories.Though Lenny can remember things from before the accident,he can't make new memories.If he meets someone,he won't remember her the next time he sees her,even if he has "met" her several times.The part of Lenny's brain that was damaged is the
A) hippocampus.
B) thalamus.
C) hypothalamus.
D) medulla.

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The hippocampus is responsible for creating new memories and consolidating them for long-term storage. Damage to the hippocampus, as in Lenny's case, would result in the inability to create new memories while still being able to recall pre-existing memories. The thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex, the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various bodily functions, and the medulla is responsible for controlling vital autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Lenny Was in an Accident That Damaged the Part of His