AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thalamus, hypothalamus (production of important hormones and regulation of thirst, hunger, mood etc) and basal ganglia (reward processing, habit formation, movement and learning) are also involved in the actions of the limbic system, but two of the major structures are the hippocampus and the amygdala.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus is located above the pituitary gland and sends it chemical messages that control its function. It regulates body temperature, synchronizes sleep patterns, controls hunger and thirst and also plays a role in some aspects of memory and emotion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amygdala. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure, located right next to the hippocampus. The main function of the amygdala is in emotional responses, including feelings of happiness, fear, anger, and anxiety. This area is also key for the formation of new memories.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating your hunger, thirst, response to pain, levels of pleasure, sexual satisfaction, anger and aggressive behavior, and more.

Detailed explanation-5: -As a center of the limbic system, the hypothalamus links the endocrine and nervous systems, maintains the body’s internal balance (homeostasis), and regulates vital bodily functions such as stress, immune responses, and autonomic and endocrine functions [20, 21].