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The Limbic System

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Amygdala

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Responsible for processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure. It's essential for forming emotional memories.

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Cingulate Cortex

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Involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation. It also helps to regulate autonomic motor function.

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Basal Ganglia

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Although not traditionally considered part of the limbic system, it interacts with the limbic structures to influence emotions, motivation, and movement.

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Mammillary Bodies

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Involved in recollective memory. Damage to this structure can result in disorders of memory.

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Thalamus

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Acts as the brain's relay station, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas of the cortex. Also has roles in consciousness and sleep.

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Olfactory Bulb

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Involved in the sense of smell (olfaction) and links smell to emotion and memory.

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Hypothalamus

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Regulates a variety of bodily functions including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

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Hippocampus

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Crucial for the formation of new memories and is involved in learning. Also plays a role in spatial navigation.

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Fornix

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Acts as a major output tract for the hippocampus. It is important in memory processing and recall.

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