Question

the limbic system
__________ ah-mig-dah-la

• neural clusters that are components of the limbic system
• linked to __________

__________

• involved in cognitive processes such as
• __________ orientation
• learning
• __________

the limbic system

• hypothalamus
• neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus
• directs several maintenance activities
• eating
• drinking
• body temperature
• helps govern the ________ via the ________ gland
• is linked to brain’s __________ system

Explanation:

1. For the first section:

• The phonetic spelling [ah-MIG-dah-la] matches the amygdala, a limbic system neural cluster linked to emotion and fear responses.
• The second blank refers to the hippocampus, a limbic structure critical for spatial orientation, learning, and memory formation.

1. For the hypothalamus section:

• The hypothalamus regulates the endocrine system by signaling the pituitary gland, and it is closely linked to the brain's reward (or limbic) system, alongside its maintenance functions.

Answer:

Top section (Amygdala):

1. First blank: Amygdala
2. Second blank: emotion/fear responses
3. Third blank: Hippocampus
4. Fourth blank: Spatial
5. Fifth blank: Memory

Bottom section (Hypothalamus):

1. First blank: endocrine system
2. Second blank: pituitary
3. Third blank: reward (or limbic)