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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the limbic system?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the olfactory brain in the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the olfactory brain in the limbic system?
Which component of the limbic system is responsible for regulating complex, multiple functions of the internal organs and behavioral responses?
Which component of the limbic system is responsible for regulating complex, multiple functions of the internal organs and behavioral responses?
Which of the following is NOT a general function of the limbic system?
Which of the following is NOT a general function of the limbic system?
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Which structure is located immediately below the temporal lobes and buried under the cerebral cortex?
Which structure is located immediately below the temporal lobes and buried under the cerebral cortex?
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What is the primary function of the cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?
What is the primary function of the cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?
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Which of the following is a quick tip for remembering the functions of the limbic system?
Which of the following is a quick tip for remembering the functions of the limbic system?
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Which component of the limbic system is involved in the formation of long-term memory?
Which component of the limbic system is involved in the formation of long-term memory?
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What is the limbic system sometimes referred to as?
What is the limbic system sometimes referred to as?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
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Study Notes
The Limbic System
- Associated with several conditions and clinical disorders such as epilepsy, dementia, anxiety disorders, and autism.
Primary Components of the Limbic System
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Basal ganglia
- Cingulate gyrus
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
Other Components of the Limbic System
- Cortical areas:
- Limbic lobe
- Orbitofrontal cortex: involved in decision-making
- Piriform cortex: part of the olfactory system
- Entorhinal cortex: related to memory and associative components
- Fornix: connects the hippocampus with other brain structures
- Subcortical areas:
- Septal nuclei: considered a pleasure zone
- Hippocampus and associated structures: play a central role in the consolidation of new memories
- Amygdala: involved in emotional processes
- Nucleus accumbens: involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction
- Diencephalic structures:
- Hypothalamus: regulates many autonomic processes
Hippocampus
- Principally involved in storing long-term memories and spatial processing and navigation
- Also known as a site for neurogenesis
- Damage to the hippocampus can lead to memory impairment and anterograde amnesia
- Cell loss in the hippocampus is associated with Alzheimer's disease
Amygdala
- The deepest part of the limbic system
- Involved in many cognitive processes
- Largely considered the most primordial and vital part of the limbic system
General Functions of the Limbic System
- Regulates complex, multiple functions of the internal organs and behavioral responses
- Important in the formation of motivation
- Involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness
- Has an important olfactory function
- Provides odor recognition alongside the organization of complex forms of emotional and behavioral reactions
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Description
Learn about the primary components of the limbic system, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus, and their association with conditions like epilepsy, dementia, anxiety disorders, and autism.
