A patient's chart indicates he just had surgery to remove his hippocampus as a result of a tumor. What change do you anticipate in the patient after the operation?
A) The patient will not be able to process colors.
B) The patient will have problems experiencing hunger.
C) The patient will not be able to remember new information.
D) The patient will not be able to perform tasks such as block designs.

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The hippocampus is responsible for forming and storing new memories, so removing it would result in the patient being unable to remember new information.

A Patient's Chart Indicates He Just Had Surgery to Remove