A patient of yours seems to have lost her short-term memory due to an accident. She is not able to retain new information for more than a minute or two. Which of the following brain structures might you expect top be damaged?
A)Pons
B)Hippocampus
C)Hypothalamus
D)Occipital lobe
E)Amygdala

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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 short-term memories, as described in the scenario.

A Patient of Yours Seems to Have Lost Her Short-Term