Limbic brain

/lˈɪmbɪk bɹˈeɪn/

[noun]

Limbic brain

[NOUN]

the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation

synonyms : limbic system

visceral brain

What is "limbic brain"?

The limbic brain, also known as the limbic system, is a complex network of brain structures that play a crucial role in emotional processing, memory formation, and motivation. It includes the hippocampus, amygdala, hypothalamus, and other interconnected regions. The limbic brain acts as a bridge between cognitive processes and emotional experiences, influencing our responses to various stimuli and shaping our behaviors. It plays a vital role in regulating emotions, forming memories, and modulating our overall emotional well-being.

Examples

1. So this limbic brain has priority.

2. This is old limbic brain on the savanna.

3. It's all happening here in your limbic brain, the part of the brain that controls decision-making and not language.

4. And it is called the limbic brain, and it's the part of the brain that has to do with gut responses-- hunger, pain, sleep, fear, anger, pleasure, visceral responses.