ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The amygdala, the hypothalamus and the hippocampus are a part of
A
limbic system
B
cerebral cortex
C
hindbrain
D
forebrain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The limbic system includes the hippocampal formation, amygdala, septal nuclei, cingulate cortex, entorhinal cortex, perirhinal cortex, and parahippocampal cortex. These last three cortical areas comprise different portions of the temporal lobe.

Detailed explanation-2: -The limbic system is a complex set of structures that lies on both sides of the thalamus, just under the cerebrum. It includes the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala and few other parts.

Detailed explanation-3: -The limbic system is composed of four main parts: the hypothalamus, the amygdala, the thalamus, and the hippocampus.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is Amygdala and Hypothalamus? Both are structures located within our brain and both are involved in the neural network of aggressive behaviors. The entire system is called the limbic system and is involved in our emotions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cingulate gyrus. Parahippocampal gyrus.

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