Question

question 1 of 10 which part of the brain is responsible for laying down new memories? a. amygdala b. cerebellum c. pons d. hipppocampus

Explanation:

To determine the brain part for new memories:

• Amygdala (A) handles emotions, not memory formation.
• Cerebellum (B) controls coordination/movement.
• Pons (C) manages sleep, breathing, etc.
• Hippocampus (D) is critical for encoding new memories (converting short - term to long - term).

Answer:

D. Hippocampus