Damage to which portion of the limbic system results in loss of memory of recent events and difficulty committing anything new to memory?

a. Cerebellum

b. Substantia nigra

c. Thalamus

d. Hippocampus

e. Hypothalamus

The correct option is D. (Hippocampus)

Explanation:

Hippocampus is known as the part of the brain and situated in the bottom middle section inner folds which are called the temporal lobe. The main function of the hippocampus is memory and learning. It plays an important role in retrieve two types of memory which are known as declarative memories and spatial relationship memories.

1) Declarative memories: It is related to events and facts such as learning how to memorize lines.

2) Spatial relationship memories: It is related to routes and pathways such as when a driver learns pathways through the city.