Patient R.B., who sustained brain damage while in cardiac arrest, ...

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Patient R.B., who sustained brain damage while in cardiac arrest, exhibited profound anterograde amnesia. Which region of his brain was injured?
 
  a. field CA1 of the hippocampal formation
  b. the perirhinal cortex
  c. the parahippocampal cortex
  d. the amygdala
  e. the central nucleus of the amygdala

Question 2

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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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. field CA1 of the hippocampal formation

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. not required for retrieval of long-term memories.

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