Structures of the brain

-houses breathing control centers

-this region generates breathing rhythm

-responsible for long-term memory

-forms new neurons; the newly formed neurons migrate throughout the brain to form associations between different aspects of memory

-this structure works alongside the hippocampus to create long-term memories of specific, and often emotional events.

What structures are a part of your limbic system?

-serves as a link between the nervous & endocrine system

-stimulates pituatary gland to secrete hormones

-produces & releases hormones

-relays signals from hypothalamus to glands throughout the body

-regulates stress, growth and sex hormones

control voluntary movements, habitual behavior, and emotions

Pathologies associated with basal ganglia include?

Where is basal ganglia located?

-primary center for learning/honing fine motor skills