Limbic System

Question 1

The ____ is an ancient and evolutionarily conserved part of the CNS that plays an important role in survival.

Answer 1

limbic system

Question 2

What part of the limbic system regulates autonomic and endocrine function?

Answer 2

Hypothalamus (regulates homeostasis)

Question 3

What part of the limbic system is involved in memory?

Answer 3

Hippocampus

Question 4

What part of the limbic system is involved in emotions?

Answer 4

Amygdala

Question 5

• A primary output area for the limbic system
• Connected with the frontal lobes, septal nuclei, the brain stem reticular formation, hippocampus, the amygdala, olfactory system, visual system, autonomic system, and the pituitary gland.
• Involved in control of homeostasis, which involves sexual function, endocrine function, behavioral function and autonomic control

Answer 5

Hypothalamus

Question 6

What are the two main areas of the Hippocampus?

Answer 6

– The dentate gyrus

– A curved area of cortex called the Cornu Ammonis (CA), this has 4 parts CA1-4

Question 7

The hippocampus sends output to many areas via the ____.

Answer 7

fornix

Question 8

What part of the limbic system coordinates behavioral, autonomic and endocrine responses to environmental stimuli with emotional content. Especially those that induce fear or anxiety

Answer 8

Amygdala