limbic system
a ring of interconnected structures in the midline of the brain around the hypothalamus, involved with emotion and memory and with homeostatic regulatory systems.
Origin of limbic system
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How to use limbic system in a sentence
It causes the brain to release large amounts of the chemical serotonin, which causes a euphoric effect, but it’s also been found to reduce activity in the brain’s limbic system, which controls our emotional responses.
“I understand what joy is now”: An MDMA trial participant tells his story | Charlotte Jee | August 25, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewPart of the limbic system plays a role in motivation and rewards.
Teen depression linked to how the brain processes rewards | Alison Pearce Stevens | March 18, 2021 | Science News For StudentsThe middle layer, called the limbic system, allegedly contains emotions inherited from ancient mammals.
Information from the scent-processing olfactory bulb travels directly to the limbic system, which is thought to be associated with emotion and memory, said Harvard neuroscientist Venkatesh Murthy.
Aromas can evoke beloved journeys — or voyages not yet taken | Jen Rose Smith | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostAt this point, kids tend to rely more on their limbic system.
In his scheme, the limbic system evolved alongside the developing social complexity of the mammals.
The middle region, the limbic system, controls docile, loving emotions.
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British Dictionary definitions for limbic system
/ (ˈlɪmbɪk) /
the part of the brain bordering on the corpus callosum: concerned with basic emotion, hunger, and sex
Origin of limbic system
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Scientific definitions for limbic system
[ lĭm′bĭk ]
A group of interconnected structures of the brain including the hypothalamus, amydala, and hippocampus that are located beneath the cortex, are common to all mammals, and are associated with emotions such as fear and pleasure, memory, motivation, and various autonomic functions.
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