Limbic System Flashcards
What is the primary function of the limbic system?
A) Controlling voluntary movement
B) Regulating emotions and memory
C) Coordinating reflex actions
D) Maintaining balance and posture
B) Regulating emotions and memory
Which structure is responsible for forming new memories?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Amygdala
C) Hippocampus
D) Cerebellum
C) Hippocampus
The amygdala is most associated with:
A) Balance and coordination
B) Vision and hearing
C) Fear and aggression
D) Language processing
C) Fear and aggression
Which structure connects the limbic system to other brain areas?
A) Cerebellum
B) Fornix
C) Medulla
D) Thalamus
B) Fornix
When the amygdala detects fear, what system does it activate?
A) Parasympathetic nervous system
B) Endocrine system
C) Sympathetic nervous system
D) Somatic nervous system
C) Sympathetic nervous system
What is the main function of the limbic system?
regulates emotions, memory formation, and sensory processing (such as linking smell to memory).
What are the two main structures of the limbic system?
The hippocampus (for memory formation) and the amygdala (for fear and aggression).
What role does the hippocampus play in the brain?
hippocampus is critical for forming new memories and is located in the medial temporal lobe.
Which structure in the limbic system is involved in fear and aggression?
The amygdala is responsible for processing fear, aggression, and emotional memories
How does the limbic system interact with the autonomic nervous system?
The amygdala signals the hypothalamus, which activates the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response) and triggers the release of stress hormones.
What is the function of the fornix in the limbic system?
The fornix serves as a communication pathway, connecting the limbic system to other brain regions.
