Biology: The Dynamic Science
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781337246422
Author: Peter J. Russell; Paul E. Hertz; Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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The limbic system is present in the brain and consists of gray matter centers—thalamus, hypothalamus, basal nuclei, amygdala, hippocampus, and olfactory bulbs. These all have different functions but work in coordination to control the voluntary activities of body.
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