Neuro Anatomy Flashcards

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What is the primary function of the limbic system?

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The limbic system is primarily involved in emotions, memory, and arousal.

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True or False: The limbic system is responsible for regulating basic survival functions such as hunger and thirst.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The limbic system includes structures such as the ______, hippocampus, and amygdala.

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hypothalamus

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What role does the amygdala play in the limbic system?

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The amygdala is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the limbic system? A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala C) Cerebellum D) Hypothalamus

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C) Cerebellum

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What is the function of the hippocampus?

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The hippocampus is essential for the formation of new memories and learning.

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True or False: The limbic system is only responsible for emotional responses.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The limbic system is often referred to as the ______ brain due to its role in emotions.

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emotional

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What structure in the limbic system regulates the body’s endocrine functions?

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The hypothalamus

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the limbic system is primarily associated with memory consolidation? A) Amygdala B) Hippocampus C) Thalamus D) Cortex

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B) Hippocampus

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What is the role of the cingulate gyrus in the limbic system?

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The cingulate gyrus is involved in emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory.

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True or False: The limbic system has no influence on the autonomic nervous system.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The limbic system interacts with the ______ system to regulate emotional responses.

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nervous

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What type of memory is primarily associated with the hippocampus?

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Declarative memory (explicit memory)

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Multiple Choice: Which emotion is the amygdala most closely associated with? A) Happiness B) Fear C) Surprise D) Anger

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B) Fear

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What is the significance of the fornix in the limbic system?

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The fornix is a major output tract of the hippocampus, connecting it to other limbic structures.

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True or False: The limbic system plays a role in both emotional and social behaviors.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a small almond-shaped structure in the limbic system that processes fear.

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What is the impact of stress on the limbic system?

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Stress can alter the functioning of the limbic system, affecting mood and emotional responses.

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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

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A) Alzheimer’s Disease

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What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the limbic system’s reward pathways?

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True or False: The limbic system is not involved in the processing of sensory information.

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Fill in the blank: The limbic system is crucial for the formation of ______ memories, which are memories of facts and events.

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What effect does the limbic system have on decision-making?

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The limbic system influences decision-making by integrating emotional responses with cognitive processes.

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Multiple Choice: Which structure connects the limbic system to the endocrine system? A) Amygdala B) Thalamus C) Hypothalamus D) Hippocampus
C) Hypothalamus
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