Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Limbic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

• A)lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus
• B)cingulate gyrus of the cerebral cortex
• C)dentate gyrus of the hippocampus
• D)olfactory cortex

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

The 10 to 12 pairs of nerves in vertebrates that emerge directly from the brain; they transmit sensory information to the CNS: some cranial nerves transmit motor information from the CNS to effectors.

Somatic Division

The part of the body excluding the reproductive cells, involved in growth and development of an organism.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including nerves and ganglia, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Voluntary Movement

Movement controlled by the individual's conscious mind, primarily involving the skeletal muscle system.