Brain Structures Flashcards: Limbic System

The limbic system includes various structures deep within the brain. Its distinct yet interconnected structures are involved with many functions including memory, emotion, sensory information processing, and more.

Get to know the limbic system using the 3D Brain. The structures within the system include the amygdala, cingulate cortex, entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus, olfactory bulb, and thalamus. Once familiarized, test your knowledge of the limbic system with these flashcards.

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