H.M.proved to be a great source of information about neural mechanisms in the retention of learning. His brain damage was caused by
A)a traffic accident
B)surgery to treat severe epilepsy
C)drug overdose
D)contact with a high voltage power line

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H.M.'s brain damage was caused by surgery to treat severe epilepsy, specifically the removal of his medial temporal lobes (including the hippocampus), which resulted in profound amnesia. This made him a valuable case study for understanding the role of the hippocampus and other brain structures in memory formation and retention.

HMProved to Be a Great Source of Information About Neural