The brain structure responsible for the formation of new long-term memories is the__________

A) amygdala.
B) hypothalamus.
C) medulla.
D) hippocampus.

Long-term Memories

Memories that can last from several minutes to a lifetime, involving the storage and retrieval of information beyond the short-term memory capacity.

Hippocampus

A critical structure within the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.