1e Basal Ganglia - Limbic Loop

Question 1

Where does the limbic loop begin?

Answer 1

amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate cortex

Question 2

What structure do the limbic structures project to?

Answer 2

Nucleus Accumbens (ventral striatum)

Question 3

Where does the Ventral Striatum send the signal?

Answer 3

Substantia Innominata

Question 4

What Thalamic nucleus is targeted by the limbic loop?

Answer 4

Dorsomedial Nucleus

Question 5

Where does the limbic loop end?

Answer 5

back to limbic structures

Question 6

Where does the limbic loop receive its dopamine?

Answer 6

Ventral Tegmental Area