3. Hypothalamic Circuit
Hormones regulate various
motivated behavior
Hypothalamus controls the
pituitary
Produces posterior pituitary
hormones
Secretes releasing
hormones which
stimulate the anterior
pituitary
Regulated by feedback
and response to other
stimuli
8. Limbic Circuit
James Papez – rabies
damaged the hippocampus
emotional disturbances
Input from the prefrontal
cortex, sensory cortex, and
hypothalamus passes through
the limbic circuit
9. Amygdala & Hippocampus
Amygdala receives input from sensory systems
Sends info to the hypothalamus
Influences emotional response and behavior
Stimulates eating
Hippocampus plays a role in spatial awareness,
emotion, and memory
10. Frontal Lobe
Prefrontal cortex and
amygdala receive input from
each other
Prefrontal cortex sends
signals to the hypothalamus
activates autonomic NS
Agenesis – absence or
severe reduction of the
frontal lobe
