The hippocampus is important in memory formation because it
a. prevents memory decay.
b. is a "connecting station" between sensory memory and short-term memory.
c. grows new neurons and makes new connections in the brain.
d. releases neurotransmitters that inhibit the growth of neurons, preserving memory engrams.
C
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