Neuro Anatomy Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of the limbic system?
The limbic system is primarily involved in emotions, memory, and arousal.
True or False: The limbic system is responsible for regulating basic survival functions such as hunger and thirst.
True
Fill in the blank: The limbic system includes structures such as the ______, hippocampus, and amygdala.
hypothalamus
What role does the amygdala play in the limbic system?
The amygdala is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the limbic system? A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala C) Cerebellum D) Hypothalamus
C) Cerebellum
What is the function of the hippocampus?
The hippocampus is essential for the formation of new memories and learning.
True or False: The limbic system is only responsible for emotional responses.
False
Fill in the blank: The limbic system is often referred to as the ______ brain due to its role in emotions.
emotional
What structure in the limbic system regulates the body’s endocrine functions?
The hypothalamus
Multiple Choice: Which part of the limbic system is primarily associated with memory consolidation? A) Amygdala B) Hippocampus C) Thalamus D) Cortex
B) Hippocampus
What is the role of the cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?
The cingulate gyrus is involved in emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory.
True or False: The limbic system has no influence on the autonomic nervous system.
False
Fill in the blank: The limbic system interacts with the ______ system to regulate emotional responses.
nervous
What type of memory is primarily associated with the hippocampus?
Declarative memory (explicit memory)
Multiple Choice: Which emotion is the amygdala most closely associated with? A) Happiness B) Fear C) Surprise D) Anger
B) Fear
What is the significance of the fornix in the limbic system?
The fornix is a major output tract of the hippocampus, connecting it to other limbic structures.
True or False: The limbic system plays a role in both emotional and social behaviors.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a small almond-shaped structure in the limbic system that processes fear.
amygdala
What is the impact of stress on the limbic system?
Stress can alter the functioning of the limbic system, affecting mood and emotional responses.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases is related to dysfunction in the limbic system? A) Alzheimer’s Disease B) Diabetes C) Hypertension D) Asthma
A) Alzheimer’s Disease
What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the limbic system’s reward pathways?
Dopamine
True or False: The limbic system is not involved in the processing of sensory information.
False
Fill in the blank: The limbic system is crucial for the formation of ______ memories, which are memories of facts and events.
explicit
What effect does the limbic system have on decision-making?
The limbic system influences decision-making by integrating emotional responses with cognitive processes.