Limbic System Flashcards
This deck tests your knowledge of the limbic system's anatomy and physiology.
1
Q
What are the main components of the limbic system?
A
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
2
Q
What does the limbic system do?
A
- Memory
- Behaviour
- Emotions
- Olfaction
3
Q
What is the amygdala?
A
A set of nuclei deep and medial to the temporal lobes
4
Q
What does the amygdala do?
A
- Processing emotions
- Fear responses
- Pleasure
5
Q
What are the results of an abnormally-large amygdala?
A
- Mental health disorders (autism, PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias)
6
Q
Can the amygdala change in size?
A
Yes, shrinks if genitalia is removed (sexually-dimorphic)
