7.4 CNS Subcortical 2 Flashcards
1
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Limbic system
A
Diffused network of structures, wrapped around diencephalon.
- Amygdala (learned fear of punishment)
- Hippocampus (long term memory forms)
- Addiction
2
Q
Prefrontal cortex
A
Not fully developed until early 20s
- planning
- considering consequences
- interpersonal relations
3
Q
Basal ganglia
A
- movement disorders
- anxiety, OCD, ADHD
Striatum - NT dopamine
Too much dopamine = Tourette’s
Less dopamine = Parkinson’s
