Aretha had severe epilepsy,and surgeons removed portions of her hippocampus to control the severity of her seizures.It is quite likely that Aretha will find that the surgery has also affected her ability to
A) form new memories.
B) control her urges to eat and drink.
C) interpret sensory information accurately.
D) express emotions appropriately.

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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation and retrieval, and removal or damage to this structure can lead to difficulties in forming new memories or recalling old ones. This is a common side effect of epilepsy surgery involving the hippocampus.

Aretha Had Severe Epilepsy,and Surgeons Removed Portions of Her Hippocampus