Reduced Hippocampal Volume in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

An individual smells a specific type of flower and is instantly reminded of a childhood summer vacation. Beyond just feeling the happiness from that time, they can vividly picture the garden they were in, the color of the house, and the sound of a nearby sprinkler. Which component of this memory is primarily handled by the brain structure responsible for integrating emotional experiences with their surrounding context?

Linking Emotion and Context in Memory