PSYC 1020H Chapter Notes - Chapter pg 101-110: Medial Forebrain Bundle, Autonomic Nervous System, James Olds
2 Feb 2017
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Largest & most complex region of the brain. Form core of the brain (located near top of brainstem) Structure in forebrain through which all sensory info exept smell must pass to get o cerebral cortex. Made of clusters of cell bodies (somas) which relay info to a particular part of the cortex. Also plays important role in integrating info from various senses. Structure found near base of forebrain, involved in regulation of basic biological needs. Contains various clusters of cells with many key functions. Also serves as a vital link to endocrine system. Contributes to control of hunger, thirst, temperature, etc. Loosely connected network of structures located roughly along border between cerebral cortex & deeper subcortical areas. Broadly defined, includes parts of thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, and others. Involved in regulation of emotion, memory & motivation (recently been linked to optimism) Hippocampus & adjacent structures play role in memory process.
