he hippocampus is one of the more important parts of the brain that processes memories. Old information and new information, or memories, are thought to be processed and stored away in different areas of the cerebral cortex, or the "gray matter" of the brain - the largest, outermost part of the brain.
An injury to the head and brain can cause trouble with a person's memory. Some people who recover from brain injuries need to learn old things all over again, like how to talk or tie their shoes.
Amnesia This is when someone can't remember things that happened a short time ago. This happens sometimes, but it's not usually like you see on TV or in the movies. People rarely forget their own names and they usually get better slowly.
The most common cause of amnesia is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is caused by a severe blow to the head. Traumatic brain injuries can happen in a lot of ways and can be severe enough to cause a coma (prolonged unconsciousness), or a person may just be stunned without even being knocked out (like in some concussions).
I used to work at a center for People with TBI, and they had lots of Memory problems, including not knowing how to talk, or to process the correct words, some people can be taught or retaught how to speak again, and some can't. It all depends on how damaged the brain is/was.
2007-01-05 00:56:17
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answered by madman 2
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When I was 18 I lost my grandfather... took that one very hard. I had lost my Dad's dad when I was a toddler, so I didn't feel that loss much at all. My emotions really got loose with my grandfather's death, (was at the hospital as he passed away) but after the initial shock wore off, the actual funeral was less of an ordeal. I don't think it necessarily gets easier with age, just that you understand better with experience that the deaths of loved ones is a natural part of the rythym of life. You have more perspective, I guess. One thing about funerals, I came to learn over the following years that people will be laughing, joking and crying all within the space of several small rooms in the funeral home: I used to be upset when I heard people laughing, thinking it was pretty damn insensitive to the bereaved, but have to come to understand it is perfectly normal, expected and often a great relief as friends and family share fond, often funny memories of the one they lost. Hope you enjoy the time you have with people. A side benefit of that enjoyment is that when the day comes, you'll have a lot of smiles and laughter to share, along with the tears. Peace
2016-05-23 05:39:48
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answered by Anonymous
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When someones memory is lost, its not actually lost but slightly corroded (not literally!!) . A brain has 2 parts, left and right. Left functions logically and the right does more of imaginative thinking.
This must be the core reasons why one does not forget how to speak, eat or do( u know what?).
But well I must say that u r definitely using your right brain with a question like this!
2007-01-05 00:53:57
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answered by Jay T 2
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The language center of the brain is separate from normal memory. Losing the ability to speak is Aphasia. Some people simply lose the ability to speak and not their memory.
2007-01-05 00:49:20
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answered by Jason W-S 4
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i think he loses to recollect the facts of his life.there is some disturbance in interlinking the facts.Also the brain is just in a sort of confusion aftersome shock or the accident. it also depend upon the area of the brain which is affected the most,but in many cases after some time the brain learns to readjust to its previous state.mostly it has nothing to do with basic humen behaviour like eating ,speaking a particular language etc.
2007-01-05 05:02:47
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answered by amit4u 1
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the brain is compartmentalized to a certain degree... language and speach inhabit in different area of the brain then say vision, hearing and your lifes memories....... thats part of why stroke victims have such a wide range os symptoms.... it depends on what part is damaged....
2007-01-05 00:48:02
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answered by Anonymous
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like a mad man
2007-01-05 01:08:34
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answered by abd 1
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all of the above!!
2007-01-05 01:18:58
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answered by Anonymous
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