Nathan is suffering from amnesia, an illness that prevents the retrieval 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 crucial for the formation of new memories. Damage to this area of the brain can result in amnesia, affecting the ability to form new memories while often leaving older memories intact.

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