The limbic system
A) controls the level of arousal of the nervous system.
B) is an evolutionarily primitive part of the telencephalon that is involved in emotions.
C) is the dominant structure of the human brain.
D) is involved in higher-order information processing.
E) integrates visual information.

Question

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The limbic system is an evolutionarily primitive part of the telencephalon that is involved in emotions, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and cingulate gyrus.

Answer: A 
 The limbic system also plays a role in controlling the level of arousal of the nervous system through structures such as the hypothalamus.

Option C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the function or dominance of the limbic system.

The Limbic System