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The Limbic System is
usually considered as composed of the following:
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The cingulate gyrus -
lies above the corpus callosum, connects the system to the cerebral cortex.
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The hypothalamus -
contains the pleasure, reward, or satiety center.
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Mamillary body -
contains memory pathways, especially for olfaction.
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Hippocampus -
responsible for short and long term memory and learning.
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Amygdaloid nucleus -
also part of the basal nuclei, important in emotional motor responses.
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Part of the thalamus and the
fornix.
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