Understanding the Limbic System: Functions & Key Components
What is the Limbic System?- Limbic System: A set of neural structures in the forebrain (ventral part of the cerebral cortex) is known as the 'limbic system'.
- It deals with a variety of activities: including Emotion, Behavior, Motivation, and Long-Term Memory.
- Components of the Limbic System:
1. Hippocampus
2. Amygdala
3. Thalamus
4. Hypothalamus
5. Olfactory Cortex: Part of cerebral cortex receiving input by Olfactory system
- Functions of the Limbic System:
Learning and memory - hippocampus
Emotional processing - amygdala; especially fear and aggressiveness responses.
Hormone Regulation*
Internal Organ Function - heart-rate control, temperature control etc
**Sleep Cycles
Hunger, thirst and reproduction control.**
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