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Unit 3 topic 1- Localisation - The Limbic System (Emotions) Flashcards

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What is it responsible for?

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interpretation
production
regulation of emotions including behavior and motivation

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Hippocampus

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Convert short term to long term memory

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Hypothalmus

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Below thalamus regulates autonomic system (fight/flight/freeze)

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Amygdala

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Anger/violence, mellow- hypersexuality and disinhibited behavior. regulates and changes emotion and decide between good and bad decisions

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