often referred to as the emotional brain - is a major focus of psychological research for its role in memory and emotion

associated with visual processing

the largest part of the human brain, associated with higher brain function such as thought and action

associated with perception of stimuli

associated with auditory processing and memory

responsible for regulating life functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

plays a key role in balance and motor function, including speech production

plays a role in the formation of emotional memory and fear responses

plays a role in habit-forming and procedural memory

responsible for the transfer of short-term memory to long-term memory

involved in homeostasis, emotion, thirst, hunger, circadian rhythms, and control of the autonomic nervous system. In addition, it controls the pituitary gland

Plays a role in addiction and motivation