Limbic system

A ring-shaped area in the centre of the brain consisting of a number of connected clusters of nerve cells. The limbic system plays a role in influencing the autonomic nervous system, which automatically regulates body functions; the emotions; and the sense of smell. The system is extensive, and contains various different substructures including the hippocampus, the cingulate gyrus, and the amygdala.

 

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