Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a structure of the midbrain?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Where are the hippocampus and amygdala located within the central nervous system?
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In the cerebellum
B
In the spinal cord
C
In the brainstem
D
In the limbic system
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Understand that the central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
Recognize that the limbic system is a complex set of structures located within the brain, which is part of the CNS.
Identify the hippocampus and amygdala as key components of the limbic system, which is involved in emotions, memory, and behavior.
Note that the cerebellum, spinal cord, and brainstem are other parts of the CNS, but they do not house the hippocampus and amygdala.
Conclude that the hippocampus and amygdala are located in the limbic system within the brain, which is part of the central nervous system.
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