The changes in memory that occur as we age have been found to have a neurological basis; specifically, shrinking of different brain structures, including the ________ as we age is related to declines in the recall of stored information.
A) hypothalamus
B) hippocampus
C) thalamus
D) medulla

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The hippocampus is a brain structure that is critical for the formation of new memories and the retrieval of old memories. As we age, the hippocampus tends to shrink, and this is related to declines in memory function. The other structures listed (hypothalamus, thalamus, medulla) are not as directly involved in memory processing.

The Changes in Memory That Occur as We Age Have