Limbic System

9. IF THIS PART OF THE BRAIN IS DAMAGED, YOU MAY REMEMBER THINGS ONLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD AND FORGET IT AFTER A MINUTE OR AN HOUR OR A DAY.

• HYPOTHALAMUS

• THALAMUS

• HIPPOCAMPUS

• AMYGDALA

6. THIS PART OF THE LIMBIC SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING YOUR HUNGER, THIRST, EMOTIONAL RESPONSES AND MORE.

• HYPOTHALAMUS

• HIPPOCAMPUS

• THALAMUS

• AMYGDALA

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5. THE BUSIEST PART OF THE BRAIN.

• AMYGDALA

• HIPPOCAMPUS

• HYPOTHALAMUS

• THALAMUS

8. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, GINA HEARD A STRANGE SOUND IN HER ROOM. SHE FELT SCARED AND HER HEART BEATS FASTER. WHAT PART OF THE LIMBIC SYSTEM IS WORKING AS OF THIS MOMENT?

• THALAMUS

• AMYGDALA

• HIPPOCAMPUS

• HYPOTHALAMUS

The brain stem is where?

• In the spine

• at the base of the brain

• in the middle of the brain

The amygdala is linked to what emotions?

• fear and anger

• fear and adrenaline

• anger and pleasure

• happiness and pleasure

Check all structures of the Limbic System

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Bowie System

Your decisions are made by using a relay system of cells called . . .

• neurotransmitters

• axon

• synapses

• neurons

Which part of your brain controls logical thinking; sizing up risks vs. rewards?

• limbic system

• prefrontal cortex

What is the primary function of the limbic system?

• Motor control

• Sensory perception

• Emotional regulation

• Speech production