If a patient has a particular memory problem in which he can recall old memories but cannot make new memories, what part of his brain is most likely damaged?
A) Thalamus
B) Prefrontal cortex
C) Temporal lobes
D) Basal ganglia
E) Hippocampus

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The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories. Damage to this area can result in an inability to form new memories, a condition known as anterograde amnesia, while often leaving older memories intact.

If a Patient Has a Particular Memory Problem in Which