In an attempt to deal with his severe, untreatable epileptic seizures, H. M. had portions of his _____, including the brain structure called the _____, surgically removed.
A)medial temporal lobes; hippocampus
B)neurofibrillary tangle; beta-amyloid plaque
C)beta-amyloid plague; neurofibrillary tangle
D)medial temporal lobes; amygdale

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H. M. had portions of his medial temporal lobes, including the hippocampus, surgically removed in an attempt to deal with his severe, untreatable epileptic seizures. The hippocampus is a brain structure that plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories. The removal of this brain structure resulted in severe amnesia for H. M.

In an Attempt to Deal with His Severe, Untreatable Epileptic