Limbic system is formed by Hippocampus, Septal nucleus, Cingulate gyrus, Anterior thalamic nucles and Amgdala
Connections of limbic system
Hippocampus
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Mallilary body
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Anterior nucleus of thalamus
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Cingulate cortex
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Connection back to hippocampus
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| Limbic System |
Functions of Limbic System
- Controls emotions of rage, fear and motivation
- Regulates the sexual behavior in association with hypothalamus
- Plays a role in the process of olfaction
- Connected with autonomic responses
- Plays an important role in memory
Applied Aspects
Kluver-Bucy syndrome
Damage to limbic system cause Kluver-Bucy syndrome
The features are
- Complete absence of fear for anything
- High degree of curiosity about everything
- Tendency to place all objects in mouth
- Strong sex drive toward inappropriate animals
- Tendency to forget rapidly
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