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terry suffers from amnesia (in this case loss of short term memory) as the result of an automobile accident. what area of the brain is probably affected?

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Amnesia can result from damage to brain structures that form the limbic system, which controls emotions and memories. They include the thalamus found deep within the center of the brain. They also include the hippocampal formations found within the temporal lobes of the brain.
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