A patient visits a neurologist and complains of memory problems like remembering telephone numbers. After a few tests, the neurologist determines that there is a large impairment in the digit span, but no impairment in remembering the past or in forming new memories. Which brain area is the most likely to be impaired?
A) the left medial temporal lobe
B) the right medial temporal lobe
C) the left perisylvian cortex
D) the right perisylvian cortex

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The left perisylvian cortex is associated with language and working memory, including tasks like digit span. Impairment here can affect short-term memory tasks without affecting long-term memory or the ability to form new memories.

A Patient Visits a Neurologist and Complains of Memory Problems