Compared with Other Creatures, Our Human Intelligence Is Specifically Related

question 160

Multiple Choice

Compared with other creatures, our human intelligence is specifically related to the fact that our brains have a much larger

• A)limbic system.
• B)cerebellum.
• C)cerebral cortex.
• D)reticular formation.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with instincts, moods, and emotions.

Anterior Thalamus

A part of the thalamus located towards the front of the brain, playing a role in relaying sensory information and in the regulation of consciousness and sleep.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain that connects the brainstem to various structures in the forebrain, involved in the mediation of reward and pleasure.

Hippocampus

A curved structure located within the brain's temporal lobe, playing a central role in memory formation and spatial navigation.