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What is the primary function of the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the limbic system?
- Control of voluntary movements
- Sensory processing
- Regulation of body temperature
- Formation of new memories (correct)
Which brain structure is responsible for defining and regulating emotions, especially fear and reward learning?
Which brain structure is responsible for defining and regulating emotions, especially fear and reward learning?
- Hippocampus
- Cerebral Cortex
- Occipital lobe
- Amygdala (correct)
What happens when there is damage to the hippocampus?
What happens when there is damage to the hippocampus?
- Higher order thinking is enhanced
- Problems forming new memories (correct)
- Control of voluntary movements is affected
- Increased emotional regulation
Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily associated with higher order thought processes?
Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily associated with higher order thought processes?
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What is the main characteristic of the outer layer of the cerebral cortex?
What is the main characteristic of the outer layer of the cerebral cortex?
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