In this article we will discuss about the subject-matter and functions of vestibular apparatus. Subject-Matter of Vestibular Apparatus: i. Vestibular apparatus is present in inner ear. ii. The three important parts of vestibular apparatus are utricle, saccule and semicircular canals. iii. There are three semicircular canals on the both sides and function as pairs. iv. The three semicircular canals are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the subject-matter and functional aspects of thalamus. Subject-Matter of Thalamus: i. It forms major part of diencephalon. ii. It is strategically placed between tracts and cerebral cortex. Thalamus forms medial boundary for internal capsule. iii. In thalamus, there are many nuclei. iv. Also included in thalamus are medial and lateral geniculate bodies. v. [...]
Functions of limbic system are: 1. Role in emotion: Different emotions produce different sets of behaviors. Emotional expressions during rage, sex drive, affection and pleasure are all different. Amygdala stimulation is known to induce fear and anxiety behavior in human beings. 2. Sexual behaviour: Sexual activity has different components namely sex drive (urge to copulate), sex behavior and act of [...]