A detective is shot and suffers brain damage. He is unable to store new memories, so he must relearn information each day from photographs and notes as he tries to find the criminal who shot him. The part of his brain that was most likely damaged was the
A)hypothalamus.
B)hippocampus.
C)somatosensory cortex.
D)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 long-term memories, as described in the scenario.

A Detective Is Shot and Suffers Brain Damage