limbic system
What is the primary function of the limbic system?
Processing emotions and memories
Which structure is considered the 'emotional brain' within the limbic system?
Amygdala
Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the limbic system's regulation of emotions?
Serotonin
The limbic system is closely connected with which other major brain region?
Hypothalamus
Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
Prefrontal cortex
What is the main role of the amygdala within the limbic system?
Processing fear and aggression
Which of the following describes the function of the thalamus in the limbic system?
Relaying sensory information
What happens when the limbic system is damaged?
Impaired emotional regulation
Which major neurodegenerative disorder is associated with dysfunction in the limbic system?
Huntington's disease
What is the role of the cingulate cortex within the limbic system?
Processing pain and emotions