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What brain structure is involved in creating new explicit memories?
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Several structures in the brain are thought to be involved in explicit memory. Most are in the temporal lobe, amygdala, the hippocampus, and the prefrontal cortex. Nuclei in the thalamus also are included.
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Why do certain smells instantly evoke specific memories or feelings?
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