The Limbic System Consists of the ______________

question 360

Multiple Choice

The limbic system consists of the ______________.

• A)thalamus
• B)hypothalamus
• C)limbic lobe
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning, playing a key role in the brain and body's nervous systems.

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that act as neurotransmitters or hormones, such as adrenaline and dopamine, involved in bodily responses to stress.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.