Following partial recovery from a severe stroke,Mr.Yanagita has learned how to ride a horse.However,he cannot consciously remember that he has learned to do this.It is likely that he has suffered damage to his
A) cerebellum.
B) hypothalamus.
C) hippocampus.
D) basal ganglia.

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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in forming and storing new memories. Mr. Yanagita's inability to consciously remember that he has learned how to ride a horse suggests that he has damage to his hippocampus. His motor skills, however, are intact and controlled by other parts of the brain, such as the cerebellum and basal ganglia.

Following Partial Recovery from a Severe Stroke,Mr