The Structures of the Limbic System Are Particularly Important in

question 39

Multiple Choice

The structures of the limbic system are particularly important in

• A) emotion and learning.
• B) sensation.
• C) motor control.
• D) regulation of hunger and thirst.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not produce electrical impulses but are critical for the support, protection, and nutrition of neurons.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Dendrites

These are branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.