A neural circuit that includes the septum,cingulate cortex,fornix,amygdala,hippocampus,hypothalamus,and thalamus is thought to be involved in the regulation of motivated behaviors.This circuit is called the
A) basal ganglia.
B) neocortex.
C) limbic system.
D) cranial nerves.
E) somatosensory system.

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The neural circuit that includes the septum, cingulate cortex, fornix, amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and thalamus is known as the limbic system. This circuit is involved in the regulation of motivated behaviors, such as feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior, as well as emotional processes and memory formation. The basal ganglia are involved in motor control, the neocortex is involved in higher cognitive functions such as language and reasoning, the cranial nerves are involved in sensory and motor functions of the head and neck, and the somatosensory system is involved in the perception of touch, vibration, and pain. None of these systems are specifically involved in the regulation of motivated behaviors.

A Neural Circuit That Includes the Septum,cingulate Cortex,fornix,amygdala,hippocampus,hypothalamus,and Thalamus Is