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MS ExplainedAreas of the brain involved with thought and emotion

diagram showing the areas of the brain involved with thought and emotion

Cerebral Cortex

The cerebrum makes up nearly 70 per cent of the brain. This is the outer layer that has the familiar walnut like bumps and grooves (called gyri and sulci). The cerebral cortex controls thought, voluntary movement, language, reasoning and perception.

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a small structure at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, emotions, hunger, thirst and the circadian rhythms - the natural variations in the body's activities throughout the day.

Limbic System

The limbic system (or the limbic area) is important for controlling the emotional response to situations. It includes the hippocampus, which is important for memory.

Symptoms associated with damage to areas of the brain involved with thought and emotion


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