Limbic System Physiology

Limbic System Physiology

1. Which of the following structures is NOT part of the subcortical structures of the limbic system?

• A. Septal area

• B. Parahippocampal gyrus

• C. Anterior thalamic nucleus

• D. Hypothalamus

• E. Substantia nigra

2. Where is the important reward center located?

• A. Hippocampus

• B. Anterior thalamic nucleus

• C. Basal ganglia

• D. Most anterior part of the hypothalamus

• E. Medial forebrain bundle, lateral and ventromedial nuclei

3. Where is the most important punishment center located?

• A. Amygdala complex

• B. Anterior part of the limbic cortex

• C. Parahippocampal gyrus

• D. Central gray matter surrounding the Sylvian aqueduct in the midbrain, extending to the periventricular areas of the hypothalamus and thalamus

• E. Hippocampus

4. Which statement is TRUE about the general function of the amygdala?

• The amygdala helps make human behavior suitable for the situation.

5. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the function of the hippocampus?

• A. The hippocampus determines the importance of incoming sensations to be memorized or not?

• B. The hippocampus is part of the olfactory pathway

• C. Bilateral hippocampal lesions result in the loss of the ability to form long-term memories

• D. The hippocampus is very difficult to stimulate

• E. The hippocampus is located in the Papez emotional loop

6. The limbic cortex includes the following structures, EXCEPT:

• A. Prefrontal cortex

• B. Supramarginal gyrus

• C. Angular gyrus

• D. Cingulate gyrus

• E. Parahippocampal gyrus

7. Kluver Bucy syndrome appears when which part is removed?

• A. Supramarginal gyrus

• B. Anterior cingulate gyrus and angular gyrus

• C. Bilateral amygdala

• D. Hippocampus

• E. Part of the thalamus

8. What is the effect of removing the anterior cingulate gyrus and angular gyrus?

• The animal becomes more aggressive and easily angered than usual

9. Which substance is related to changes in major depressive disorder?

• Decreased Norepinephrine and Serotonin

10. Which of the following neurotransmitters is related to schizophrenia?

• A. Serotonin

• B. Norepinephrine

• C. Acetylcholine

• D. Epinephrine

• E. Dopamine