Nathan is suffering from amnesia,an illness that prevents the retrieval of new memories.In the context of the organization of the brain,which area of Nathan's brain is most likely responsible for the amnesia?
A)Basal ganglia
B)Reticular formation
C)Cerebellum
D)Hippocampus

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The hippocampus is responsible for forming and retrieving new memories. Damage or dysfunction to the hippocampus can result in amnesia, where new memories cannot be formed or retrieved.

Nathan Is Suffering from Amnesia,an Illness That Prevents the Retrieval