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This comprehensive lecture on the Limbic System is designed for undergraduate medical and dental students, physiologists, and early postgraduate trainees. It delves into the neuroanatomy, functional roles, and clinical importance of the limbic system — the core neural network responsible for emotion, memory, motivation, behavior, and autonomic regulation. The presentation outlines the structural components of the limbic system, including the neocortex, paleocortex, hippocampus, amygdala, hypothalamus, and limbic midbrain nuclei, and explains their intricate connections and interactions through pathways like the Circuit of Papez. Key functional domains discussed include: Emotional expression (anger, fear, joy, sadness) Reward and punishment mechanisms Behavioral and vegetative responses Endocrine regulation via the hypothalamus Learning and memory (short- and long-term) Motivational and feeding behaviors The lecture also incorporates detailed clinical correlations, such as: Klüver-Bucy Syndrome Korsakoff’s Syndrome Alzheimer’s Disease Major depressive disorder and its neurochemical basis (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine dysfunction) By highlighting both basic neuroscience and clinical pathophysiology, this lecture enhances student understanding of limbic system disorders and their behavioral manifestations, preparing them for integrated learning in neurophysiology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences. Suitable for: Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students (MBBS/BDS) Studying physiology, neuroscience, or behavioral sciences. Physiology and Anatomy Faculty Teaching neurophysiology or preparing lectures on emotion and behavior. Postgraduate Trainees in Health Professions Especially those in fields like Psychiatry, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Education. Allied Health Students Including nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology students learning neurobiology. MHPE/MME Scholars and Medical Educators Using it as a reference for curriculum integration or assessment planning. Researchers and Scholars in Cognitive Neuroscience Interested in limbic circuitry, behavior, and affective neuroscience. Examination Candidates Preparing for FCPS Part 1, USMLE Step 1, PLAB, or other licensing exams that test neuroanatomy and physiology.
