Thalamus

"Traffic Control" for impulses.

thalamus

Traffic Control for impulses. Your thalamus plays a role in keeping you awake and alert. Role in thinking (cognition) and memory. Your thalamus is connected with structures of your limbic system, which is involved in processing and regulating emotions, formation and storage of memories, sexual arousal and learning.

Hypothalamus

Your hypothalamus, a structure deep in your brain, acts as your body’s smart control coordinating center. Its main function is to keep your body in a stable state called homeostasis. It does its job by directly influencing your autonomic nervous system or by managing hormones. Many conditions can damage your hypothalamus, which can affect many bodily functions.Appetite, Body temperature,Abnormal water consumption

Hippcampus

Involved in learning/memory, forms new neurons. responsible for your memory and learning. This small structure helps you remember, both short- and long-term, and gain awareness from your environment. The hippocampus is at risk of injury or damage from underlying conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

Amygdala

Emotional processing, based on happiness, anger, fear, and anxiety. Your amygdala is a small part of your brain, but it has a big job. It's a major processing center for emotions. It also links your emotions to many other brain abilities, especially memories, learning and your senses. When it doesn't work as it should, it can cause or contribute to disruptive feelings and symptoms