7/30/2019 Limbic System Quick Overview

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Limbic System

Functions: Amygdala Cingulate Gyrus Hippocampus Hypothalamus ThalamusConsolidation of

Autonomic N.S.

Emotional Control Emotional Responses to Pain

Emotional Responses X Regulates Aggressive Behavior X

Pleasure & Pain SensationsCoordinates Sensory Input

With Emotions

Consolidation of

New Memories

especially with

emotions, senses,

and perceptions

Receives Auditory,

Somatosensory &

Visual Sensory Signals,

Relaying them Signals

to the Cerebral Cortex

MoodAutonomic Responses

Associated with Fear

Motivation ArousalSleep-Wake Cycle

Regulation

Controls Sleep and

Awake States

Hormonal Secretions XEndocrine Control

Homeostasis

Food & Water Intake

egu a on

Motor Function Navigation Motor Function Control Motor Control

Spatial Orientation

Olfactory Cortex Receives sensory information from the Olfactory Bulb. Functions in the recognition, identification, & conscious awareness of odors.