Nathan is suffering from amnesia,an illness that prevents the retention of new memories.In the context of the organization of the brain,which area of Nathan's brain is most likely responsible for the amnesia?
A)basal ganglia
B)reticular formation
C)cerebellum
D)hippocampus

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The hippocampus is responsible for the formation and consolidation of new memories, so damage or dysfunction in this area can result in amnesia. The other areas listed (basal ganglia, reticular formation, cerebellum) are involved in other functions such as movement control, sleep/wake cycles, and coordination, respectively, but are not primarily responsible for memory formation or retention.

Nathan Is Suffering from Amnesia,an Illness That Prevents the Retention