Question

Tram's hippocampus was damaged by encephalitis. Which of the following would be true?

a) Tram would not be able to remember anything.
b) Tram would become angry and aggressive.
c) Tram would have difficulty forming new memories.
d) Tram would have difficulty with her vision.

Answer 1

Answer:

After Tram’s hippocampus was damaged by encephalitis, he would have difficulty forming new memories.

Explanation:

• The limbic system of the brain bears two distinct hippocampi in either vertical sides of the brain. The medial region of the temporal lobe houses these hippocampus.
• The hippocampus serve the function of managing the memories stored or being stored in the brain.
• If the hippocampus is damaged by any sort of disorder, the person with damaged hippocampus would have problems creating new memories.