Limbic System Flashcards

1
Q

The limbic system is now recognized to control what two things?

A

Emotional behavior

Motivational drive

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2
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Role of hypothalamus in emotion?

A

Physiological response of emotion

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3
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Role of thalamus in emotion?

A

Anterior nucleus part of papez

Input and output to limbic

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4
Q

2 parts of basal ganglia and their roles in emotion?

A

NA - pleasure

Putamen - disgust

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5
Q

Role of hippocampus in emotion?

Role of parahippicampal region?

A

Memory

Being surprised

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6
Q

What two emotions does the amygdala associate with?

A

Fear and anger

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7
Q

2 features of the cingulate cortex she wants us to know?

A

Transitional area where there can be 3 cell layers all the way up to 6 cell layers

Many of these neurons show after discharge

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8
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Role of olfactory cortex in emotion?

A

Provide strong odors for certain emotions

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9
Q

7 emotions that are hardwired in our brains?

A
fear
Anger
Pleasure
Avoidance
Sadness
Disgust
Surprise
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