Brian was in an automobile accident and has experienced traumatic brain injury. As a result, he...
Brian was in an automobile accident and has experienced traumatic brain injury. As a result, he is unable to recall new information. What part of the limbic system was most likely involved?
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- Due to the traumatic brain injury,he is suffering from anterograde amnesia since he is unable to recall new information.The part of the limbic system affected would be hippocampus,because it is involved in memory function and damage to this part can lead to amnesia.
- Damage to the hippocampus can lead to loss of memory and difficulty in establishing new memories.
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