The hippocampus is primarily implicated in memory. It plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories and is also involved in spatial memory and navigation. While it can have indirect connections to emotions, especially through its interactions with the limbic system, its main function is centered around memory processing.
The hippocampus is implicated in:
Connecting the two hemispheres of the brain
Balance and movement
Emotion and aggression
Memory
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