After an automobile accident, Randy experienced a series of severe seizures. After the seizures stopped, Randy's ability to form new memories was greatly impaired. Which brain structure did Randy's seizures most likely damage?
A) the hypothalamus
B) the hippocampus
C) the somatosensory cortex
D) the thalamus

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The hippocampus is a crucial structure for new memory formation, so damage to this area can result in significant impairments to memory function. The hypothalamus is involved in regulating certain bodily functions such as hunger and thirst, but not memory. The somatosensory cortex processes sensory information from the body, and the thalamus relays sensory information to the cortex, but neither of these structures play a primary role in memory formation.

After an Automobile Accident, Randy Experienced a Series of Severe