Glossary

Thalamus, Brain, TBI

The Thalamus

The thalamus is composed of two structures (left and right) in the brain that together play a significant role in our body. The thalamus is not only part of our body’s central nervous system which is composed of our brain and spinal cord, but it is also a part of our limbic system which has […]

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The Hippocampus

The hippocampus is important for encoding and storing our memories. It is especially  critical for episodic memory, which is the ability to recall and mentally re-experience specific events from our past. The hippocampus also plays a major role in learning, spatial navigation, and emotional behavior. Here is a breakdown of different functions of the hippocampus:  

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hypothalamus, brain

The Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a structure in our brain that is responsible for releasing and inhibiting hormones and making sure our body remains in a healthy balanced state, which is called homeostasis. It plays an important role in the endocrine system. The hypothalamus receives messages from multiple areas of the brain and sends a signal to

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