Which of the following is NOT a conclusion from the case of H.M., who had an operation to help alleviate his epileptic seizures?
A) The hippocampus is necessary for forming new LTMs.
B) Working memory does not rely on the hippocampus.
C) LTMs can still be present after the hippocampus is removed.
D) LTMs are stored in the hippocampus.

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The case of H.M. led to the conclusion that the hippocampus is necessary for forming new long-term memories (A), that working memory does not rely on the hippocampus (B), and that long-term memories can still be present after the hippocampus is removed (C). However, it did not lead to the conclusion that long-term memories are stored in the hippocampus (D). In fact, research suggests that long-term memories are distributed throughout the brain, not localized in one specific area.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Conclusion from the Case