A neurologist diagnoses a patient with damage to the hippocampus.This observation is consistent with the difficulties the patient reports with
A)forming memories of recent events.
B)effectively coordinating movements once initiated.
C)planning movements.
D)maintaining a steady and regular heartbeat.
E)perceiving tactile stimulation from different regions of their body.

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The hippocampus is a key brain region involved in memory formation, particularly for recent events or new information. Damage to this area can lead to difficulty in forming new memories, which is consistent with the patient's reported difficulties. Difficulty with movement coordination (B) and planning (C) are more likely to be associated with damage to the cerebellum or basal ganglia. Maintaining a steady and regular heartbeat (D) is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, which does not involve the hippocampus. Perception of tactile stimulation (E) is processed in the somatosensory cortex, not the hippocampus.

A Neurologist Diagnoses a Patient with Damage to the Hippocampus