Which structure that is generally considered to be part of the limbic system is responsible for creating and storing memory files and for retrieving those memories when they are needed or wanted in the future?
A) The hippocampus
B) The striate nucleus
C) The amygdala
D) The cingulated cortex

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The hippocampus is a structure within the limbic system that is responsible for creating and storing memory files, as well as retrieving memories when they are needed or wanted in the future. The striate nucleus is not part of the limbic system, and the amygdala and cingulated cortex do play roles in memory processing but are not primarily responsible for creating and storing memory files.

Which Structure That Is Generally Considered to Be Part of the Limbic