Damage to which of the following is MOST likely to cause deficits in long-term memory?
A)Limbic system
B)Hippocampal region
C)Sympathetic nervous system
D)Broca's area

Question

Damage to which of the following is MOST likely to cause deficits in long-term memory? ​
A)Limbic system
B)Hippocampal region ​
C)Sympathetic nervous system ​
D)Broca's area ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hippocampal region is crucial for the formation of new memories and the transfer of information from short-term to long-term memory. Damage to this area is most likely to cause deficits in long-term memory.

Damage to Which of the Following Is MOST Likely to Cause