Lesions to the hippocampus typically do not result in profound memory problems unless the lesions also encompass the amygdala.

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Lesions to the hippocampus can result in memory problems, particularly in the consolidation of new memories. However, it is true that damage to the amygdala, which is involved in emotional processing, can exacerbate memory deficits caused by hippocampal damage.

Lesions to the Hippocampus Typically Do Not Result in Profound