chapter 11

Question 1

What includes nuclei and tracts along the border between the CEREBRUM and the DIAENCEPHALON?

Answer 1

Limbic system

Question 2

The limbic system is a functional grouping rather than an anatomical one. it includes portions of the…

Answer 2

1) Cerebrum
2) diencephalon
3) mesencephalon

Question 3

while the sensory cortex, motor cortex, and association areas of the cerebral cortex enable an individual to perform complex tasks, it is largely the ________________ that makes the individual want to do them

Answer 3

limbic system

Question 4

There are strong connections of the limbic system with other areas of the brain, especially the ______________

Answer 4

hypothalamus

Question 5

what are the functions of the limbic system?

Answer 5

1) establishing EMOTIONAL STAGES
2) facilitating memory STORAGE and retrieval
3) linking the conscious, intellectual functions of the cerebral cortex with the unconscious and autonomic functions of the BRAINSTEM

Question 6

What are the structures of the limbic system?

Answer 6

1) CINGULATE GYRUS
2) SEPTAL NUCLEI
3) PARAHIPPOCAMPAL GYRUS
4) these structures border the corpus callosum and the rostral brainstem

Question 7

What are the two key functional centers of the limbic system?

Answer 7

1) AMYGDALA
2) hippocampus

Question 8

What lies SUPERIOR to the corpus callosum. it is responsible for:
1) Focusing attention on EMOTIONALLY significant events
2) Association memories to scents and pain
3) Executive functioning
4) Respiratory control

Answer 8

Cingulate gyrus

Question 9

What are located in the SEPTUM PELLUCIDUM

Answer 9

Septal nuclei

Question 10

What have extensive communications with other parts of the limbic system and brain

Answer 10

Septal nuclei

Question 11

What are associated with PLEASURE and REWARD

Answer 11

Septal nuclei

Question 12

Damage to this area results in avoidance to stimulation?

Answer 12

Septal nuclei

Question 13

What is located along the periphery of the hippocampus?

Answer 13

Parahippocampal gyrus

Question 14

What is involved in MEMORIES and the RETRIEVAL of memories, with a focus on the RECOGNITION of LOCATIONS AND SCENES?

Answer 14

Parahippocampal gyrus

Question 15

What is located at the tail end of caudate nucleus? it is a CEREBRAL contribution to the limbic system

Answer 15

Amygdala (amygdala bodies)

Question 16

What appears to act as an INTERFACE between the limbic system, cerebrum, and various sensory systems

Answer 16

amygdala

Question 17

What plays a role in drive-related behaviors, the perception and expression of emotions, and LINKING EMOTIONS with specific MEMORIES

Answer 17

Amygdala

Question 18

Damage to this area results in behavioral changes, especially a loss of fear or a decrease in emotional excitability

Answer 18

Amygdala

Question 19

What resembles the shape of a seahorse, plays an important role in LEARNING AND MEMORY?

Answer 19

Hippocampus

Question 20

damage to this area results in an inability to learn and the loss of SHORT TERM MEMORY

Answer 20

Hippocampus

Question 21

What transmits impulses between the areas associated with the limbic system?

Answer 21

Fornix

Question 22

Damage to this area results in disturbance to the areas that it connects, which results in decrease memory formation and recall

Answer 22

Fornix

Question 23

What part of the limbic system process sensory information, which includes OLFACTORY sensations?

Answer 23

Mammillary bodies

Question 24

Damage to this area results in an uncontrolled ORAL FIXATION on different objects, such as licking money?

Answer 24

Mammillary bodies

Question 25

Other nuclei of the limbic system include what, this is associated with the hypothalamic center that are responsible for emotions of rage, fear, pain, sexual arousal, and pleasure?

Answer 25

Anterior nucleus of the thalamus

Question 26

Which is incorrect?
a) the limbic system is an anatomical group
b) the limbic system includes portions of the cerebrum, diencephalon, and mesencephalon
c) limbic system includes nuclei and tracts along the border between cerebrum and the diencephalon
d) there is a strong connection between the limbic system and the hypothalamus

Answer 26

a) the limbic system is an anatomical group

Question 27

All of the following are functions of the limbic system except:
a) responsible for the drive and motivation to perform tssks
b) establish emotional states
c) facilitates memory storage and memory retrieval
d) Link the conscious, intellectual functions of the cerebral cortex with the unconscious and autonomic functions of the midbrain

Answer 27

d) link the conscious, intellectual function of the cerebral cortex with the unconscious and autonomic functions of the midbrain

Question 28

Question 3) Which is correct?
a) The limbic lobe consists of 4 structures
b) The congulate gyrus is lateral to the corpus callosum
c) The structures of the limbic lobe border the corpus callosum and the rostral brainstem
d) Dysfunction of the septal nuclei may result in schizophrenia or depression

Answer 28

c) The structures of the limbic lobe border the corpus callosum and the rostral brainstem

Question 29

Question 4) the key functional center of the limbic system include all except:
a) Hippocampus
b) Amygdala
c) Amygdaloid body
d) Fornix

Answer 29

d) Fornix

Question 30

Question 5) Which is correct?
a) Septal nuclei are associated with pleasure and reward
b) The parahippocampal gyrus plays a role in drive-related behaviors
c) Damage to the fornix may result in an uncontrollable oral fixation on different objects, such as licking money
d) The hippocampus appears to act as an interface between the limbic system, cerebrum, and various sensory systems

Answer 30

a) Septal nuclei are associated with pleasure and reward