An elderly client visits a healthcare facility and complains that he has difficulty in remembering what happened a long time ago. Which could be the cause for the client's condition?
A) Problem with the cerebellum
B) Problem with the limbic system
C) Problem with the midbrain
D) Problem with the medulla
B
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The limbic system is responsible for learning, long-term memory, wakefulness, and sleep. Difficulty in recollecting long-term memory can be caused as a result of a problem with the limbic system, and not to a problem with the cerebellum, midbrain, or medulla. The cerebellum's functions are concerned with the movement of muscle tone, coordination, and equilibrium. The midbrain's function is to integrate visual and auditory reflexes. The medulla is responsible for regulating vital body processes and is not responsible for long-term memory.
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