2023 Neural Control and CoordinationNeural System of Humans – Human Brain Easy Question 7 of 61 in Neural Control and Coordination

The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are.

A Corpus callosum and thalamus
B Limbic system & hypothalamus
C Corpora quadrigemina & hippocampus
D Brain stem & epithalamus

The answer is B.

Solution

The limbic system with the hypothalamus regulates sexual behaviour and emotions.

Inner parts of cerebral hemispheres and a group of associated deep structures like amygdala, hippocampus etc., form a complex structure called limbic system. Limbic system along with the hypothalamus, is involved in the regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of emotional reactions (e.g., excitement, pleasure, rage and fear), and motivation.

Concept limbic system and hypothalamus

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