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Example of Cerebellum's Role in Procedural Memory: Case of H.M.
The case of patient H.M. provides a compelling example of the cerebellum's role in procedural memory. While H.M. was unable to form new explicit memories after his surgery, he could still learn and remember new motor tasks. This ability is believed to have been preserved because his cerebellum remained undamaged.
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