Chapter 39.5, Problem 1CSC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The parts of forebrain which allow us to experience emotions and memories.

Introduction:

The emotions in humans will provoke changes in the electrical and chemical activity of the brain. When people fall in love, oxytocin will stimulate the release of dopamine by neurons in the midbrain that will send axons to several parts of the forebrain. In forebrain dopamine will contribute to the emotional attachment such as lack of fear and critical judgment of the loved ones and fond memories of times spent together. Some part of forebrain control these emotions.