Which brain area(s) is/are implicated in encoding new declarative memories, as demonstrated by the case of patient N.A.?
A) Dorsomedial thalamus and mammillary bodies
B) Basal ganglia
C) Amygdala
D) Medial cerebellum

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Patient N.A. demonstrated impaired ability to form new declarative memories after experiencing damage to the dorsomedial thalamus and mammillary bodies, which are parts of the limbic system involved in the encoding and consolidation of declarative memories. The basal ganglia are more involved in procedural memories and motor learning, while the amygdala is important for emotional memories and the medial cerebellum is more associated with motor coordination.

Which Brain Area(s) Is/are Implicated in Encoding New Declarative Memories