If a person ingested a substance that temporarily impaired the functioning of the hippocampus,which of the following would most likely be the result?
A) The person would have impaired decision making while the drug's effects were active.
B) The person would have impaired movement while the drug's effects were active.
C) The person would later be unable to recall events that took place for some period of time after taking the substance.
D) The person would have dulled senses for some period of time after taking the substance.

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The hippocampus is responsible for forming and storing memories, so if it is impaired, the person would likely have trouble recalling events that occurred while the substance was active in their system. This impairment would likely be temporary, as the effects of the substance wear off. The other answer choices do not directly relate to the function of the hippocampus.

If a Person Ingested a Substance That Temporarily Impaired the Functioning