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1
Q

The limbic system wraps around the brain and lies beneath what?

A

CEREBRAL CORTEX

2
Q

The _____________ plays an important role in emotional behaviours, especially fear.

A

AMYGDALA

3
Q

Name the brains pleasure centre?

A

NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS

4
Q

Name the part of the brain involved in the consolidation of short term memory into long term?

A

HIPPOCAMPUS

5
Q

Name the part of the brain implicated in planning complex cognitive behaviour?

A

PREFRONTAL CORTEX

6
Q

The _________________ is involved in controlling the ANS, endocrine systems, and organizes behaviours.

A

HYPOTHALAMUS

7
Q

What is located in the hypothalamus, controlling circadian rhythms via the pineal gland’s secretion of the hormone melatonin?

A

SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS