Neuroanatomy of Emotion

Question 1

What is the function of the limbic system?

Answer 1

Emotion, behaviour, long-term memory, olfaction and motivation. (Learning potentially too)

Question 2

What structures are found in the limbic system?

Answer 2

Hippocampus, amygdala, fornix, mamillary bodies, cingulate gyrus, anterior nuclei of thalamus and hypothalamus

Question 3

What is the role of the papez circuit?

Answer 3

Circuit connecting main structures of the limbic system. (Involved in memory and emotions)

Question 4

Where are the hippocampus and amygdala found?

Answer 4

Temporal Lobe

Question 5

What is the function of the hippocampus:

Answer 5

Formation of long term memories

Question 6

What is the neuroendocrine function of the Pituitary?

Answer 6

Posterior: Neuroendocrine: ADH, oxytocin
Anterior: Portal Vein System e.g. Prolactin, TSH

Question 7

What is the role of the amygdala?

Answer 7

Emotional memory and producing instinctive emotional output

Question 8

What is the role of the mammillary bodies?

Answer 8

Recollective memory