Joe has suffered a massive stroke.Since then, he finds it difficult to remember names of new people whom he meets or even to recognize them.This is because he is unable to retain any new memories after the stroke.In the context of the organization of the brain, these symptoms are most likely due to a damaged

A) amygdala.
B) thalamus.
C) hippocampus.
D) hypothalamus.

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Brendan Woody · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The hippocampus is a part of the brain that is important in the formation of new memories. Damage to this region can result in difficulty in creating new memories or recalling them. In Joe's case, he is unable to remember names of new people or recognize them, which suggests damage to his hippocampus. The amygdala is responsible for emotional processing, the thalamus for sensory information processing, and the hypothalamus for regulating bodily functions such as hunger and thirst. While damage to these regions can result in other cognitive deficits, they are not specifically related to the symptoms described in Joe's case.

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