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The Limbic System

The Limbic System
The Emotional Nervous System Dr. C. George Boeree Emotion involves the entire nervous system, of course. But there are two parts of the nervous system that are especially significant: The limbic system and the autonomic nervous system. The Limbic System The limbic system is a complex set of structures that lies on both sides of the thalamus, just under the cerebrum. Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is a small part of the brain located just below the thalamus on both sides of the third ventricle. The hypothalamus is one of the busiest parts of the brain, and is mainly concerned with homeostasis. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating your hunger, thirst, response to pain, levels of pleasure, sexual satisfaction, anger and aggressive behavior, and more. The hypothalamus receives inputs from a number of sources. In one of the more recent discoveries, it seems that there is a protein called leptin which is released by fat cells when we overeat. Hippocampus Amygdala Related areas Related:  .caisson

Brain Structure And Function | Brain Injury | British Columbia The brain structure is composed of three main parts: the forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain, each with multiple parts. Forebrain The Cerebrum: Also known as the cerebral cortex, the cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain, and it is associated with higher brain function such as thought and action. Functions Of The Lobes: Frontal Lobe – The frontal lobe lies just beneath our forehead and is associated with our brain’s ability to reason, organize, plan, speak, move, make facial expressions, serial task, problem solve, control inhibition, spontaneity, initiate and self-regulate behaviors, pay attention, remember and control emotions. Parietal Lobe – The parietal lobe is located at the upper rear of our brain, and controls our complex behaviors, including senses such as vision, touch, body awareness and spatial orientation. A deep furrow divides the cerebrum into two halves, known as the left and right hemispheres. Midbrain Hindbrain

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Structure of the Human Brain: the Forebrain Find coupons, reviews and similar sites for any retailer The brain is a very complex structure. This article will discuss one the large sub-divisions, the forebrain. General Structure In general, the human brain can be divided in three large parts: The forebrain with the telencephalon, consisting out of the neocortex, the basal ganglia and the limbic system as most important structures, and the diencephalon, with the thalamus and hypothalamus as noteworthy structures. Figure 1: Divisions of the Brain The Telencephalon The telencephalon (also known as the cerebrum) is the largest part of our brain and controls voluntary movements and cognitive and emotional processes. It can be divided in: The neocortex, The basal ganglia, and The limbic system The two halves of the brain are quite distinct in function: The left hemisphere: language and analytic thinking. The neocortex The neocortex is characterized by two distinct furrows, the lateral and central furrow. Figure 2: Brain Lobes The basal ganglia x

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Cerebral Cortex The cerebral cortex is the layer of the brain often referred to as gray matter. The cortex (thin layer of tissue) is gray because nerves in this area lack the insulation that makes most other parts of the brain appear to be white. The cortex covers the outer portion (1.5mm to 5mm) of the cerebrum and cerebellum. The portion of the cortex that covers the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex consists of folded bulges called gyri that create deep furrows or fissures called sulci. The cerebral cortex is divided into right and left hemispheres. continue reading below our video Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Most of the actual information processing in the brain takes place in the cerebral cortex. Cerebral Cortex Lobes Parietal Lobe - involved in the reception and processing of sensory information from the body. Frontal Lobe - involved with decision-making, problem solving, and planning. Occipital Lobe - involved with vision.

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Chapter 11: The Cerebral Cortex General Organization The cerebral cortex is the outer covering of gray matter over the hemispheres. This is typically 2- 3 mm thick, covering the gyri and sulci. Certain cortical regions have somewhat simpler functions, termed the primary cortices. These include areas directly receiving sensory input (vision, hearing, somatic sensation) or directly involved in production of limb or eye movements. The association cortices subserve more complex functions. The Neocortex Most of the cerebral cortex is neocortex. The neocortex represents the great majority of the cerebral cortex. Functionally, the layers of the cerebral cortex can be divided into three parts. The internal granular layer, layer IV, receives thalamocortical connections, especially from the specific thalamic nuclei. The infragranular layers, layers V and VI, primarily connect the cerebral cortex with subcortical regions. There are several identifiable cell types in the cerebral cortex. Sensory Cortices Somatosensory Cortex

La motivation La motivation La motivation est l’ensemble des causes, conscientes ou inconscientes, qui sont à l’origine du comportement individuel. En effet, la conduite humaine repose sur des choix conscients ou des pulsions auxquelles obéit l’inconscient. Les théories psychologiques distinguent d’une part la motivation « primaire », destinée à satisfaire les besoins de base (nourriture, oxygène, eau), et d’autre part la motivation « secondaire », qui incite l’individu à satisfaire ses besoins sociaux (compagnie, réussite, reconnaissance…) Les besoins primaires doivent être satisfaits et assurés pour que l’organisme puisse traiter les instincts secondaires. o Les behavioristes pensaient que l’organisme recherche la stimulation et qu’il se comporte de manière à favoriser l’état de non-stimulation. o D’un point de vue différent, les théories cognitives indiquent que l’être humain recherche plus à optimiser sa motivation qu’a la minimiser. Motivation : - Action de motiver, ou son résultat Motiver :

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