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Hippocampus Function

Meaning

Hippocampus function refers to the specialized roles of this bilateral, curved structure located within the medial temporal lobe of the brain, which is fundamentally involved in the formation of new declarative memories, spatial memory, and the modulation of emotional and stress responses. Its integrity is a cornerstone of cognitive health and longevity. Dysfunction in this region is implicated in several neurodegenerative and mood disorders.