Brain Centres - Function Flashcards

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Hippocampus

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Memory

Atrophies in depression so also get memory decline

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Amygdyla

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Evaluates for dangers and threats
Opiate receptors for pain
Estradiol receptors for menstrual cycle 
! Hyperactivity, fear
- threats ignored
Acts on and acted on by Hypothalamus, enables regulation of emotions from placid to fearful, angry
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