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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the expression of drive?
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the expression of drive?
- Prefrontal cortex
- Hippocampus
- Cingulate gyrus
- Amygdala (correct)
What role does the septal nuclei play in behavior?
What role does the septal nuclei play in behavior?
- Olfactory processing
- Formation of long-term memory
- Sexual and maternal behavioral patterns (correct)
- Regulation of blood pressure
Which brain structure is associated with emotional behavior?
Which brain structure is associated with emotional behavior?
- Septal nuclei
- Prepyriform cortex
- Cingulate gyrus
- Hippocampus (correct)
What is the primary function of the cingulate gyrus in the brain?
What is the primary function of the cingulate gyrus in the brain?
Which area of the brain is responsible for visceral automatic control mechanisms like respiratory regulation?
Which area of the brain is responsible for visceral automatic control mechanisms like respiratory regulation?
What happens when the amygdaloid nuclei are stimulated?
What happens when the amygdaloid nuclei are stimulated?
What distinguishes the amygdala as the 'window' of the limbic system?
What distinguishes the amygdala as the 'window' of the limbic system?