Question

Why the limbic system is called the emotional brain? Name the parts of it.

Answer 1

The limbic system is a set of components located on both sides of the thalamus present in the inner part of the cerebral hemisphere. It includes the olfactory bulbs, cingulate gyrus, mammillary body, amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus. The limbic system plays a primary role in the regulation of pleasure, pain, anger, fear, sexual feeling, affection, and memory. Hence it is called the emotional brain.