1e Basal Ganglia - Limbic Loop Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the limbic loop begin?
A
amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate cortex
2
Q
What structure do the limbic structures project to?
A
Nucleus Accumbens (ventral striatum)
3
Q
Where does the Ventral Striatum send the signal?
A
Substantia Innominata
4
Q
What Thalamic nucleus is targeted by the limbic loop?
A
Dorsomedial Nucleus
5
Q
Where does the limbic loop end?
A
back to limbic structures
6
Q
Where does the limbic loop receive its dopamine?
A
Ventral Tegmental Area
