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Which part of the limbic system is primarily responsible for the consolidation of new memories?
Which part of the limbic system is primarily responsible for the consolidation of new memories?
- Hippocampus (correct)
- Amygdala
- Nucleus accumbens
- Septal nuclei
Which subcortical structure is considered the pleasure zone?
Which subcortical structure is considered the pleasure zone?
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
- Mammillary bodies
- Nucleus accumbens (correct)
Which part of the limbic system is involved in decision making?
Which part of the limbic system is involved in decision making?
- Priform cortex
- Entorhinal cortex
- Orbitofrontal complex (correct)
- Fornix
Which structure connects the hippocampus with other brain structures like mammilary bodies and septal nuclei?
Which structure connects the hippocampus with other brain structures like mammilary bodies and septal nuclei?
Which syndrome, based on experiments done on monkeys, is associated with extreme curiosity about everything and rapid forgetting?
Which syndrome, based on experiments done on monkeys, is associated with extreme curiosity about everything and rapid forgetting?
Which part of the limbic system is primarily involved in emotion and emotional processes?
Which part of the limbic system is primarily involved in emotion and emotional processes?
Which area of cognition specific to the amygdala involves evaluation of faces in social processing?
Which area of cognition specific to the amygdala involves evaluation of faces in social processing?
Which part of the limbic system interacts with basal ganglia and is involved in motivation, emotion, learning, and memory?
Which part of the limbic system interacts with basal ganglia and is involved in motivation, emotion, learning, and memory?
Which part of the limbic system is involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction?
Which part of the limbic system is involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction?
Which area of cognition specific to the hippocampus is primarily involved in spatial memory formation?
Which area of cognition specific to the hippocampus is primarily involved in spatial memory formation?
What function is supported by the orbitofrontal complex within the limbic system?
What function is supported by the orbitofrontal complex within the limbic system?
What happens if there's an inadequate supply of dopamine affecting the striatum?
What happens if there's an inadequate supply of dopamine affecting the striatum?
What is the primary function of the Suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus?
What is the primary function of the Suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus?
Which area of the hypothalamus is associated with bladder contraction, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Which area of the hypothalamus is associated with bladder contraction, heart rate, and blood pressure?
What is the primary function of the Basal ganglia in the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the Basal ganglia in the limbic system?
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for thirst and hunger?
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for thirst and hunger?
What is the main role of the Cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?
What is the main role of the Cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?
Which area of the hypothalamus is associated with body temperature, respiration, and sweating?
Which area of the hypothalamus is associated with body temperature, respiration, and sweating?
What function is supported by the Orbitofrontal cortex within the limbic system?
What function is supported by the Orbitofrontal cortex within the limbic system?
Which brain structure is responsible for control of homeostatic functions such as hunger, thirst, and fight or fright response?
Which brain structure is responsible for control of homeostatic functions such as hunger, thirst, and fight or fright response?
What is the primary function of the Septum in the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the Septum in the limbic system?
What is the primary role of the Thalamus in relation to the limbic system?
What is the primary role of the Thalamus in relation to the limbic system?
