Anatomy of the Brain

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Limbic System

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Function:

• Controls Emotions

• Emotional Responses

• Hormonal Secretions

• Mood

• Motivation

• Pain and Pleasure Sensations

Structures:

• Amygdala

• Cingulate Gyrus

• Fornix

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Olfactory Cortex

• Thalamus

Images:

• View fascinating images of various limbic system structures.

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For additional information see:

• The Limbic System

• The Limbic System: The Center of Emotions

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