Multiple choice

The Papez circuit is a pathway in the brain's limbic system, which governs the emotions of an organism. Which structure is NOT part of the Papez circuit?

  1. Anterior nucleus of the thalamus

  2. Ventral nucleus of the thalamus

  3. Cingulate gyrus

  4. Hippocampus

  5. Mammillary bodies

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ventral nucleus of the thalamus is not a part of the Papez circuit. It acts with the anterior part of the ventral lateral nucleus to modify signals from the basal ganglia.