Limbic System

What part of the brain determines emotional reaction, especially involving excitement or fear?

• Brain stem

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

Involved in the formation of new memories and information.

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocamus

• Prefrontal cortex

Name the structure labeled B.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

Controls the secretion of endocrine hormones.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Olfactory bulb

Name the structure labeled C.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

Involved in emotional responses and forming memories with emotional component.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Olfactory bulb

Name the structure labeled D.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

One of the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus is known as the love hormone. Which one is it?

• Oxytocin

• Prolactin

• Vasopressin

• Growth hormone

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What type of memory would be affected by a lesion to the hippocampus?

• Explicit or declarative memory

• Implicit or nondeclarative memory

• Emotional memory

• Smell memory

One of the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus is inhibited by alcohol, making people urinate more. Which one is it?

• Oxytocin

• Prolactin

• Vasopressin

• Growth hormone

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3