Which part of the brain is most likely to be injured in a person suffering from anterograde amnesia?

a. The putamen
b. The hippocampus
c. The frontal lobe
d. The amygdala


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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