Limbic System Flashcards
1
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role of the limbic system
A
involved in emotions, learning, and memory
Links somatic & visceral brain
2
Q
explain the components of emotion
A
- Visceral sensory component: caused by endocrine and autonomic stimuli
- Motor component: eg facial expressions
- Cognitive component: evaluative component to consciously assess the situation
3
Q
Components of the limbic system
A
Cingulate gyrus/ cortex
Parahippocampal gyrus
Amygdala (emotions)
Hippocampus (learning and memory)
Fornix
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Prefrontal cortex
4
Q
Limbic system
A
A= Fornix
B= hippocampus
c= amygdala
5
Q
function of the amygdala
A
Involved in emotions & overt behavioural expressions
6
Q
function of the hippocampus
A
memories
