At the core of the forebrain are evolutionarily older structures that govern instincts, long-term memory formation, and physiological drives.These are known as the _______, and they develop from the embryonic _______.
A) hypothalamus; forebrain
B) homeostatic system; hindbrain
C) limbic system; forebrain
D) cerebral cortex; forebrain
E) cerebrum; hindbrain

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The limbic system, which governs instincts, long-term memory formation, and physiological drives, is located at the core of the forebrain. It develops from the embryonic forebrain. Choice A is incorrect because while the hypothalamus is part of the limbic system, it is not the core of the forebrain. Choice B is incorrect because the homeostatic system is not a recognized brain structure. Choice D is incorrect because the cerebral cortex is a more external structure than the limbic system. Choice E is incorrect because the cerebrum is a larger structure that includes the cerebral cortex and other areas.

At the Core of the Forebrain Are Evolutionarily Older Structures