The ________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of long-term memories.

A) hippocampus
B) hypothalamus
C) fornix
D) amygdala

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The ________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of long-term memories.A)  hippocampusB)  hypothalamusC)  fornixD)  amygdala

Federico Leal Suarez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The hippocampus is a part of the limbic system and is responsible for the formation and consolidation of long-term memories, particularly declarative memories (facts and events). The hypothalamus regulates basic bodily functions such as hunger and thirst, while the fornix and amygdala are also part of the limbic system but are not primarily associated with long-term memory formation.

The ________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of long-term memories.

A) hippocampus
B) hypothalamus
C) fornix
D) amygdala

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