Brain Regions and Limbic System Flashcards
1
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prefrontal cortex
A
EMOTIONS, planning, goal setting, reasoning
2
Q
What portion of the prefrontal cortex are we interested in?
A
orbitofrontal cortex
3
Q
Orbitofrontal cortex
A
considers threat prior to fight or flight
4
Q
insula
A
BODY SENSATIONS, gut feelings, EMPATHY
5
Q
olfactory bulb
A
stimulates amygdala to recall emotional memory
6
Q
What brain regions make up the limbic system?
A
thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, anterior cingulate gyrus
7
Q
Thalamus
A
“gateway”, receives and relays info to limbic system
8
Q
hypothalamus
A
emotional regulation and ENDOCRONE (HORMORE) control
9
Q
hippocampus
A
factual memories, short term to long term memories
10
Q
amygdala
A
“alarm bell”, emotional memory, influences emotions (rage and fear)
11
Q
anterior cingulate gyrus
A
controls amygdala, attention and arousal
