The hippocampus
A) aids in balance and control of body movement.
B) contributes to dramatic gains in motor coordination.
C) plays a vital role in memory and in images of space that help us find our way.
D) supports smooth coordination of movements on both sides of the body.

Question

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The hippocampus is known to play a vital role in memory and spatial navigation, helping us remember and create mental maps of physical spaces.

Answer: A, B, D 
 The functions described in choices A, B, and D are not directly related to the hippocampus - they are more associated with the cerebellum and the motor cortex.

The Hippocampus