Damage to the hippocampus can result in "loss of memory function" in which old information is still able to be recalled,but the individual is unable to form new memories.This is known as
A)Benzine syndrome.
B)apraxia.
C)aphasia.
D)Korsakoff's syndrome.

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Korsakoff's syndrome is characterized by damage to the hippocampus and other brain regions involved in memory. This results in the inability to form new memories while old memories can still be recalled. It is often associated with heavy alcohol consumption and a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1).

Damage to the Hippocampus Can Result in "Loss of Memory