6.2 neuro - limbic system Flashcards
what is limbic function
regulation of emotional behavior
how to pathways to and from the limbic system run
parallel to pathways to and from the limbic system
what system are the thalamus and hypothalamus a part of
limbic
what is the nucleus accumbens and where does it receive and send information to and from
reward center
receives from prefrontal associate cortex, amygdala, and ventral tegmental area
sends to globus pallidus and substantia nigra
function of the amygdala
general limbic emotions and behaviors
what are the two groups of nuclei in the amygdala
basolateral group, corticomedial group / central nucleus
what is the basolateral nucleus group connected to
frontal cortex
what is the corticomedial nucleus group connected to
olfactory bulb / medial hypothalamus
what is the function of the hippocampal formation
making new memories
what are the three components of the hippocampal formation
dentate gyrus, hippocampus, subiculum
what are the layers (superficial to deep) of the dentate gyrus
molecular
granular
polymorphic
what are the layers (superficial to deep) of the hippocampus
polymorphic
pyramidal
molecular
