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Which of the following areas (functional only), is the part of our limbic system that provides us with long term memory, storage and recall?A. Basal nuclei B. HippocampusC. Olivary nuceiD. Reticular formationE. Amygdala

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Among the choices given, there are two that plays important role in memory formation and consolidation/association. These are the hippocampus and amygdala. Hippocampus is the part of the brain located in the inner region of the temporal lobe while the amygdala is located near the hippocampus and in the medial temporal lobe. The roles/functions of the hippocampus are the formation of new memories, consolidating the long-term and short-term memory, and retention of memory. The roles/functions of the amygdala are consolidating and enhancing memories related to emotions, strengthening the emotional events, and recalling details of events with heightened emotions.

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The part of the brain responsible for long-term memory, storage, and recall is (B) Hippocampus.

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