The hippocampus is important in which of the following functions?
A) learning and memory
B) motor control
C) recognition of biological danger
D) regulation of hunger and thirst

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The hippocampus is mainly responsible for forming and storing long-term memories, thus playing a crucial role in learning and memory. It is involved in the consolidation of declarative memory, spatial navigation, and contextual memory. The other functions listed (motor control, recognition of biological danger, and regulation of hunger and thirst) are not primarily controlled by the hippocampus.

The Hippocampus Is Important in Which of the Following Functions