Which Statement About the Hippocampus Is FALSE

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the hippocampus is FALSE?

• A) The hippocampus can be damaged by high levels of stress and the hormone cortisol.
• B) The hippocampus allows short-term memory to be stored as long-term memory.
• C) Damage to the hippocampus can result in inability to recall past events.
• D) The hippocampus is especially important for your memory of physical spaces.

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