Based on the Study of Patient H

question 44

Multiple Choice

Based on the study of Patient H.M., it has been concluded that the hippocampus is

• A) where immediate memories are stored.
• B) not required for retrieval of long-term memories.
• C) where long-term memories are stored.
• D) the location of short-term memory.
• E) the area of the brain that causes severe retrograde amnesia when damaged.

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