Emphasis of limbic system in neural concept of emotion

Emphasis of limbic system in neural concept of emotion

Anatomy and functions of limbic system and neural circuits within amygdala and hippocampus are discussed in this review. As a conclusion it should be said that limbic system structures in the cortical regions are responsible for associative functions while the subcortical part is included in the control of behavioral patterns

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