Which of the following structures does not belong to the limbic system?
Correct answer: B. Striatum
- A. Hippocampus
- B. Striatum
- C. Hypothalamus
- D. Amygdala
Explanation
The hippocampus, hypothalamus and amygdala are commonly included in the limbic system, which supports emotion, motivation and memory. The striatum is primarily a basal-ganglia structure involved in movement and reward, so it is the odd one out in the conventional classification.
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