The nurse knows that, according to recent research, which areas of the brain are involved in the regulation of both mood and emotion? Select all that apply
1. Septum
2. Amygdala
3. Basal ganglia
4. Hippocampus
5. Pre-frontal
Answer: 1, 2, 4
Explanation: Recent research focuses on the prefrontal area, the limbic system, and the basal ganglia. The limbic system is the area most responsible for mood and emotion and contains the hippocampus, cingulated gyrus, septum, and amygdala. The basal ganglia are important in the role of cognition, reward, and mood regulation. The prefrontal area is essential to the creation and expression of emotion.
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