Karim has brain surgery to alleviate his severe epilepsy, but during his recovery, it is found that he can form no new explicit memories. Which brain structure has apparently been damaged?

A. Cerebellum
B. Hypothalamus
C. Cerebral cortex
D. Hippocampus


Answer: D

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