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Neural Basis of Memory
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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the consolidation of long-term memories?
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Hippocampus
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The hippocampus is a brain structure located in the medial temporal lobe that is crucial for the consolidation of long-term memories. It receives sensory information from various brain regions and helps to transform it into a form that can be stored in the neocortex.