GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

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: -There are several important structures within the limbic system: the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus. The limbic system is among the oldest parts of the brain in evolutionary terms: it can be found in fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -The limbic system is composed of four main parts: the hypothalamus, the amygdala, the thalamus, and the hippocampus.

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

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