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Introduction: The capability of the brain to remember the past information is known as memory. The memory formation is an important task that is performed by the brain. Memories are essential as they help to retrieve and use the collected information from past events. Limbic system is the part of cerebrum (a part of forebrain) that is involved in the formation of memories.
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