1) Mood disorder 2) Obsolete scientific theory
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The limbic system (or paleomammalian brain) is a complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, right under the cerebrum. It is not a separate system but a collection of structures from the telencephalon, diencephalon, and mesencephalon. It includes the olfactory bulbs, hippocampus, amygdala, anterior thalamic nuclei, forni...
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A group of brain structures - including the amygdala, hippocampus, septum and basal ganglia - that work to help regulate emotion, memory and certain aspects of movement.
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(from the article `nervous system, human`) In general, the regions of the cerebral hemispheres that are closely related to the hypothalamus are those parts that together constitute the limbic ... Memory is probably stored over wide areas of the brain rather than in any single location. However, amnesia, a memory disorder, can occur beca...
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A network of structures in the brain involved in memory and emotions.
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a ring of structures around the thalamus which play a major role in pain as well as other types of behaviour. The limbic system includes the hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, septum and cingulum. The limbic system plays an important role in pain at the level of motivation to avoid it. It thus operates at a slightly higher level than the reticula...
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Collective term denoting a heterogeneous array of brain structures at or near the edge (limbus) of the medial wall of the cerebral hemisphere, in particular the hippocampus, amygdala, and fornicate gyrus; the term is often used so as to include also the interconnections of these structures, as well as their connections with the septal area, the hyp...
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a system of brain structures common to the brains of all mammals, comprising the phylogenetically old cortex (archipallium and paleopallium) and its primarily related nuclei. It is associated with olfaction, autonomic functions, and certain aspects of emotion and behavior.
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Those regions of the central nervous system responsible for autonomic functions and emotions. Includes hippocampus, amygdaloid nucleus and portions of the mid-brain.
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Part of our brain that includes the amygdala, the limbic system is associated with autonomic functions such as arousal, our motivation, our emotions, our recent memory, and our most ancient of senses, smell.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. collective term denoting a heterogeneous array of brain structures at or near the edge (limbus) of the medial wall of the cerebral hemisphere, in particular the hippocampus, amygdala, and fornicate gyrus; the term is often used so as to include also the interconnections of these structures, as well as their connections wi...
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(lim;bik) A portion of the brain concerned with emotions and autonomic activity.
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A functional, not physical, system in the brain, generally considered to mediate emotions with metabolism.
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n] - a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior
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visceral brain noun a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior
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A group of brain structures which exert an important influence on the endocrine and autonomic motor system's and which influence (emotion) mood states.
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a group of structures including the amygdala and hippocampus (and others); important for controlling emotions and memory
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The region of the brain that regulates emotional behavior, basic motivational urges, and memory, as well as major physiological functions.
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A part of the forebrain involved in emotional experience and memory.
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