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The hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure located within the medial temporal lobe of the brain, playing a crucial role in memory formation, spatial navigation, and emotional regulation. As a part of the limbic system, it is involved in integrating cognitive and emotional processes.
Key functions of the hippocampus include the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories, spatial learning and memory, and the regulation of emotional responses. It receives input from various sensory regions of the brain and sends output to cortical and subcortical regions involved in memory retrieval and emotional processing.
Damage to the hippocampus can result in memory impairments, such as anterograde amnesia (inability to form new memories) and spatial navigation deficits. Conditions affecting the hippocampus, such as Alzheimer's disease and temporal lobe epilepsy, can lead to profound memory loss and cognitive decline. Understanding the role of the hippocampus provides insights into the mechanisms underlying memory function and neurological disorders affecting memory and cognition.