Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Which part of the limbic system is primarily responsible for learning and memory?

Thalamus

Amygdala

Hippocampus

Hypothalamus

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Begin by understanding the limbic system, which is a complex set of structures in the brain involved in emotion, behavior, motivation, long-term memory, and olfaction.

Identify the key components of the limbic system: the thalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus, each having distinct roles.

Focus on the hippocampus, which is primarily responsible for the formation of new memories and is crucial for learning processes.

Consider the role of the hippocampus in spatial memory and navigation, which are essential for learning and memory consolidation.

Review how the hippocampus interacts with other parts of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex, to integrate and retrieve memories, emphasizing its central role in the limbic system for learning and memory.